Bundesliga: Bayern Munich - Dortmund broadcast in Playmobil version, a first for a football league

News Tank Football - Paris - Initiative #458889 - Published on 30/10/26 at 09:00
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"Der Klassiker" to be broadcast in a Playmobil version on 31 October 2026 - ©  Bundesliga

FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) - Borussia Dortmund, on Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Bundesliga, will be broadcast live in a Playmobil version on Saturday 31 October 2026 (kick-off at 18:30 CET), the German league announced on 23 October 2026.

This is the first time a professional football league will offer an entire match live "in a virtual entertainment environment," according to the Bundesliga. "Every pass, sprint and goal from the real match is replicated live. Players and the ball appear as Playmobil-style characters whose movements mirror the action on the pitch in real time. Additional features such as the Jet-Pack Camera, mini-games and other surprise elements create a completely new entertainment experience around the match," the league added.

In Germany, the match will be broadcast…

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"Der Klassiker" to be broadcast in a Playmobil version on 31 October 2026 - ©  Bundesliga

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