What to Watch This Weekend in Germany: Handball-Bundesliga

The weekend of December 20-21, 2025, brings exciting sports action for fans in Germany as the holiday season approaches. Handball-Bundesliga takes center stage with thrilling domestic matches, complemented by popular English Premier League games featuring German players and coaches, NFL playoff-push contests, and the official launch of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

From fast-paced handball to international football highlights, here’s your guide to the top sports events December 20-21, 2025, tailored for viewers in Germany.

Handball-Bundesliga: High-Intensity Domestic Action

Germany’s premier handball league delivers multiple top clashes, broadcast on Sky Deutschland and Sport1.

Key matches:

• Saturday, December 20:
  • HC Erlangen vs. MT Melsungen
  • Frisch Auf Göppingen vs. SG Flensburg-Handewitt
  • Bergischer HC vs. TBV Lemgo
  • THW Kiel vs. TSV Hannover-Burgdorf
• Sunday, December 21:
  • HSV Hamburg vs. Rhein-Neckar Löwen
  • SC DHfK Leipzig vs. SC Magdeburg

These Handball-Bundesliga games December 20-21, 2025 feature title contenders and intense rivalries – a must for German handball enthusiasts.

English Premier League: Festive Fixtures with German Interest

The Premier League offers prime viewing on Sky Deutschland, with matches involving clubs like Liverpool (with German connections) and others.

Highlight games on December 20-21:

• Newcastle United vs. Chelsea
• Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
• Everton vs. Arsenal
• Aston Villa vs. Manchester United (Sunday, December 21, 4:30 PM GMT / 5:30 PM CET, Sky Sports)

These Premier League fixtures December 20-21, 2025 are key in the race for top spots and European qualification.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Kickoff

The prestigious AFCON 2025 starts on Sunday, December 21 in Morocco, with opening group stage matches featuring Africa’s elite talents, many in Bundesliga and other European leagues.

The tournament opener and early games launch this continental spectacle – AFCON 2025 opening December 21, 2025.

NFL Week 16: American Football Thrills

NFL fans can enjoy Saturday games with playoff stakes, available on DAZN, NFL Game Pass, or RTL.

• Saturday, December 20:
  • Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (times TBD, Fox)
  • Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (times TBD, Fox)

Followed by Sunday action. These NFL games December 20-21, 2025 add high-energy entertainment.

Other Notable Action

Bundesliga football is on winter break after Matchday 15 (ending December 19-20), resuming in January – perfect timing for focusing on handball and international events.

Why This Weekend Excites German Sports Fans

December 20-21, 2025, highlights Germany’s love for handball alongside globally popular leagues like the Premier League and NFL, plus the start of AFCON with stars familiar from European clubs.