FC Bayern Munich plays first pre-season friendly today vs Wehen Wiesbaden

Munich/Wiesbaden – This is what all fans of FC Bayern need to know. The German record champions will play their first pre-season friendly today (3:30 PM) against third-division side Wehen Wiesbaden.

For Munich supporters who cannot attend in person but still want to watch the match, here is the key information: The game will be broadcast exclusively on the club's paid platform FC Bayern TV Plus, where subscriptions cost:

• €4 per month
• €20 for a six-month package
• €36 for an annual subscription

Youth Prospects to Watch

Since all World Cup participants are still on vacation, only a few professionals will be involved in the test against Wiesbaden. These include:

• Sven Ulreich (37)
• Tom Bischof (21)
• Arijon Ibrahimović (20) – now a permanent member of the first team after his Heidenheim loan
• João Palhinha (31) – recently on loan at Tottenham, sale candidate
• Sacha Boey (25) – recently on loan at Galatasaray Istanbul, sale candidate
• Armindo Sieb (23) – recently on loan at Mainz, sale candidate

Bryan Zaragoza (24) – recently on loan at AS Roma – is unavailable due to a knee inflammation.

Coach Vincent Kompany (40) will fill his matchday squad with the best talents from the Bayern campus. Among those who can particularly hope for playing time are:

• Maycon Cardozo (17) – attacking gem, already two Bundesliga appearances
• Bastian Assomo (16) – attacking gem
• Guido Della Rovere (19) – midfield hope
• Filip Pavic (16) – top center-back talent, already one substitute appearance in the Champions League

Italian jewel Guido Della Rovere (19) can hope for an appearance in Bayern's friendly against Wiesbaden. (Photo: picture alliance/Wagner)

Three of Five Bayern Friendlies Only on Club TV

Two of the four other Bayern friendlies before the competitive start on August 22 (Supercup against Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park) will also be shown exclusively on FC Bayern TV Plus. Here is the full schedule:

Second Pre-Season Game

• Date: Next Thursday, 6:00 PM
• Opponent: District league side 1. FC Rottach-Egern
• Location: Sports field at Birkenmoos (Lake Tegernsee)
• Broadcast: Free on all Bayern channels (no subscription needed)
• Note: A large part of the World Cup participants, including DFB stars Joshua Kimmich (31), Aleks Pavlovic (22), and Jonathan Tah (30), will rejoin the team during the short training camp (July 27–30).

Asia Marketing Tour (August 1–8)

• August 4 – Jeju SK vs. FC Bayern (Jeju Island, South Korea) – 1:00 PM German time – FC Bayern TV Plus
• August 7 – Aston Villa vs. FC Bayern (Hong Kong) – 2:00 PM German time – FC Bayern TV Plus

Final Dress Rehearsal

• Date: August 15, 3:30 PM
• Opponent: RB Leipzig (Telekom Cup)
• Location: Home
• Broadcast: FC Bayern TV Plus and free on Magenta TV