VfB Stuttgart – Sparta Prague live on TV and stream: broadcast today of the Champions League 2024/25

The German runner-up VfB Stuttgart will take part in the reformed Champions League in 2024/25. On the first matchday of the league phase, the Swabians faced none other than Real Madrid – with 15 title wins, the Spanish club holds the record in the new premier class. Although VfB had to admit defeat 1:3, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’s team delivered a thoroughly respectable performance.

On the second matchday of the league phase, which has eight different opponents for each team, the Bundesliga team will face Sparta Prague. The Czechs won their CL opening game against RB Salzburg 3-0 – it was the first time in 20 years that Sparta was able to celebrate a victory in the premier class. Lars Friis from Denmark is currently the head coach of the capital club.

When does the game between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague in the 2024/25 Champions League take place? How is the party broadcast and where can you watch the match live on TV and stream? We have put together all the important information for you here.

VfB Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague in the Champions League: date, time and kick-off

According to the 2024/25 Champions League schedule, the match between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta will take place on October 1, 2024. This date falls on a Tuesday. Kick-off takes place at 6:45 p.m. – since it is a home game for the Swabians, the party will be held in the MHPArena in Stuttgart.

VfB Stuttgart – Sparta Prague live on TV and stream: CL broadcast on free TV today?

In the current season, too, the two streaming providers are responsible for broadcasting the 2024/25 CL season Amazon Prime Video and DAZN. However, no games will be shown on free TV – the only exception is the final, which will be played on May 31, 2025. Most games in the 24/25 Champions League season will be broadcast DAZN exclusive, Prime Video has meanwhile secured the rights for one Tuesday game per match day.

While on October 1st the later game between BVB and Celtic Glasgow was the top game of the match day Amazon Prime is transmitted, shows DAZN the home game of VfB Stuttgart live and in full length. If you want to follow the party against Sparta Prague, you will need a subscription. The cheapest version costs at least 34.99 euros per month.

Here is an overview of all the information about the transfer:

• Game: VfB Stuttgart vs. Sparta Prague (CL league phase 24/25, matchday 2/8)
• Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
• Time: 6:45 p.m
• Location: MHPArena, Stuttgart (BW)
• Broadcast on free TV: —
• Broadcast on pay TV: DAZN
• Live stream broadcast: DAZN

VfB Stuttgart – Sparta Prague in the Champions League: balance sheet of the two teams

The question about the balance sheet is easy to answer in this case, because VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague have never played against each other before. Making a forecast in advance is therefore difficult. The fact is that the Swabians lost their opening game in the Champions League despite good attempts, while their upcoming opponents from the Czech Republic started the premier class with a win. However, VfB has one – possibly decisive – advantage on its side in the game against Sparta: the match will be played in front of a home crowd, the reigning runner-up can also rely on the unified support of their fans, who will also be in the majority.