Los Angeles – October 12, 2026 -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) has launched German Soccer Network, a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel available in the U.S. exclusively on LG Channels, in partnership with the German Football Federation (DFB).
Channel carries live Bundesliga clubs and DFB-Pokal rounds through May
The channel will air live matches from the best German clubs, including all Bundesliga teams, periodically throughout the year. Coverage of the DFB-Pokal, the German knockout cup, resumes with the second round on October 27 and 28 and runs through the May final. The schedule also includes 3. Liga matches and games featuring the German Women's National Team.
Launch follows World Cup surge in U.S. fan interest
Cineverse is tying the launch to renewed U.S. interest in soccer after this summer's World Cup. It is promoting players American viewers will recognize:
- Malik Tillman (USA, Leverkusen), who scored free kicks against Bosnia and Belgium
- Gio Reyna (USA, Mönchengladbach), who scored against Paraguay
- Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich), captain of the England team that reached the semifinals
- Michael Olise (France, Bayern Munich), part of the French semifinal side
- Luis Diaz (Colombia, Bayern Munich), part of the Colombian team that reached the Round of 16
LG adds to a catalog of more than 400 channels
German Soccer Network joins more than 400 channels on LG Channels, which LG Electronics North America describes as one of the most popular apps on LG TVs. LG Channels operates over 4,500 channels in 36 countries.
Alexandra Viglione, SVP of Business Development and Partnerships at Cineverse, said live sports is an area where the company sees potential to grow. Matthew Durgin, VP of Content & Service at LG Electronics North America, said the channel expands the platform's premium live sports offering and gives U.S. viewers "an easy way to discover and stream live German soccer."