You can watch Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon on the official club platforms, with Bayern’s side carrying the main live rights for the recent and upcoming friendly in Munich.

Main way to watch (friendly in Munich)

For the high‑profile pre‑season friendly at the Allianz Arena in August 2025, the club has made the broadcast exclusive to its own paid service.

  • The match is streamed live on Bayern’s official website (fcbayern.com).
  • It is also available in the official FC Bayern app via the FC Bayern TV PLUS subscription.
  • Coverage starts a little before kick‑off (from around 15:20–15:30 CEST for that game).
  • You need to create an account and purchase FC Bayern TV PLUS; the friendly is not shown for free on open YouTube or regular free TV in most regions.

A fan watch‑party on YouTube confirmed that viewers had to subscribe to Bayern’s own TV service or Lyon’s OL Play platform; the stream itself was not legally shown on YouTube.

If you’re following from the Lyon side

Lyon often uses its own premium service (OL Play / OL Premium) and member‑only YouTube features for some pre‑season content, though full rights for this particular friendly sit primarily with Bayern’s channels.

  • Some OL‑branded channels promote live coverage or member‑only streams tied to OL Premium.
  • However, these generally still require a paid membership and may complement, rather than replace, Bayern’s primary broadcast. Always check OL’s official site or YouTube membership page close to matchday for any regional options.

For other Bayern vs Lyon matches

Different competitions (Champions League, Women’s Champions League, older ties) use different broadcasters depending on your country.

  • Women’s Champions League: for a recent Bayern Munich Women vs Lyon tie, DAZN held streaming rights in the US, with access varying by region.
  • Past Champions League semi‑finals and other European fixtures were carried by the competition’s official broadcasters (e.g., major sports networks or streaming services licensed in each territory).
  • Aggregator sites like LiveSoccerTV list official TV and streaming partners for Lyon and Bayern on a match‑by‑match basis, which helps if you’re outside Germany or France.

Practical tips before kick‑off

  • Check fcbayern.com’s match preview page on the day; it clearly states if the game is “live and exclusively” on FC Bayern TV PLUS and links to the stream.
  • Verify your subscription and log‑in before kick‑off; fan reactions show that last‑minute sign‑ups can run into overloaded servers and login issues.
  • If you’re abroad, local Champions League or league broadcasters (or DAZN in some markets) may carry competitive fixtures, while friendlies stay on club platforms.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.