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ARD Moves Friday Sportschau to Das Erste at 23:10 Following New Bundesliga Highlights Deal

Finalized under a DFL clause that bars Friday highlights before 23:00, the revamped Sportschau will leverage its crime drama lead-in for maximum audience

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Alexander Bommes ist eines der Gesichter der "Sportschau".
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Overview

  • ARD secured exclusive free-to-air first-run highlights rights for Friday Bundesliga matches under the 2025–2029 DFL contract
  • From August 22, the Friday Sportschau shifts from One to Das Erste and airs at 23:10 in a 45-minute format
  • The new edition will cover summaries of both first and second Bundesliga fixtures in each week’s program
  • The late-night slot follows Tagesthemen and the crime series Morden im Norden to boost viewer retention
  • Saturday and Sunday Sportschau broadcasts will remain unchanged, preserving their established schedules