What's happening?
SC Freiburg plays against FC Motherwell on Thursday in the Conference League. The match won't be broadcast on German TV. The reason: In the Conference League play-offs, the media rights belong to the respective home team. While the rights for the Conference League in Germany are generally held by RTL and RTL+, this regulation does not yet apply in the play-off round.
Why is this important?
For SC Freiburg fans, the situation is particularly bitter. Last year, Mainz 05 had more luck in the Conference League play-offs. In the away game in Trondheim, the SWR secured the broadcast rights at short notice and showed the game on German television. This luxury is not available to Freiburg fans at present.
What's next?
Those who want to watch the match live must pay 12 euros for an additional stream. However, in the return match a week later, fans will be close again. At the Europa-Park Stadium, SC Freiburg will host the Scottish opponent on Thursday, August 27, at 18:45. Tickets are still available. How the return match will be broadcast on German TV will be announced separately by SC Freiburg. SC Freiburg's league standing last season was 7th in Bundesliga, 47 pts, 13W-8D-13L from 34 games, recent form WLDLW.
