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FC Bayern Munich plays their first pre-season friendly today (July 25, 2026) at 3:30 PM against third-division side Wehen Wiesbaden. The match is broadcast exclusively on the club's paid platform 'FC Bayern TV Plus' (€4/month, €20 for six months, €36/year). Due to World Cup participants being on vacation, only a few senior professionals like Sven Ulreich, Tom Bischof, and Arijon Ibrahimović will feature, alongside sale candidates João Palhinha, Sacha Boey, and Armindo Sieb. Bryan Zaragoza is out with a knee injury. Coach Vincent Kompany will field top youth talents including Maycon Cardozo, Bastian Assomo, Guido Della Rovere, and Filip Pavic. The article also details the remaining four friendlies: a free-to-air match against 1. FC Rottach-Egern on July 30, two Asia tour matches (Jeju SK on August 4, Aston Villa on August 7) on FC Bayern TV Plus, and the Telekom Cup dress rehearsal against RB Leipzig on August 15, which is also free on Magenta TV.
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Munich/Wiesbaden – FC Bayern fans, take note. The German record champions play their first pre-season test match today (3:30 PM) against third-division side Wehen Wiesbaden. For supporters unable to attend in person, here is everything you need to know.
The match will be broadcast exclusively on the club's paid platform FC Bayern TV Plus. Subscription options include:
- Monthly: €4
- Six-month package: €20
- Annual subscription: €36
Youth Prospects Take Centre Stage
With all World Cup participants still on vacation, only a handful of senior professionals will feature:
- Sven Ulreich (37)
- Tom Bischof (21)
- Arijon Ibrahimović (20) – now a permanent first-team member after his Heidenheim loan
- João Palhinha (31) – recently on loan to Tottenham, a sale candidate
- Sacha Boey (25) – recently on loan to Galatasaray Istanbul, a sale candidate
- Armindo Sieb (23) – recently on loan to Mainz, a sale candidate
Bryan Zaragoza (24, recently on loan to AS Roma) is unavailable due to a knee inflammation.
Head coach Vincent Kompany (40) will fill his matchday squad with top talents from the Bayern campus. Players expected to see minutes include:
- Maycon Cardozo (17) – already two Bundesliga appearances
- Bastian Assomo (16) – attacking jewel
- Guido Della Rovere (19) – midfield prospect
- Filip Pavic (16) – top centre-back talent, already one substitute appearance in the Champions League
Three of Five Tests Require a Subscription
Two of the four remaining pre-season matches will also be shown exclusively on FC Bayern TV Plus. Here is the full schedule:
| Match | Date & Time | Broadcast | |-------|-------------|-----------| | vs. 1. FC Rottach-Egern (district league) | Thursday, July 30, 6:00 PM | Free on all Bayern channels | | vs. Jeju SK (South Korea) | August 4, 1:00 PM German time | FC Bayern TV Plus | | vs. Aston Villa (Hong Kong) | August 7, 2:00 PM German time | FC Bayern TV Plus | | vs. RB Leipzig (Telekom Cup) | August 15, 3:30 PM | FC Bayern TV Plus and free on Magenta TV |
The competitive season begins on August 22 with the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park.
Source: BILD, 23.07.2026
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