In the first leg of the German Bundesliga Promotion playoffs, VfB Stuttgart will welcome Hamburger SV to the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Stuttgart will be looking to save their season following a poor run of form that saw them finish in the relegation playoffs positions at the end of the campaign.

Hamburger SV fans were shocked after their team failed to secure automatic promotion to the German top flight. However, all hopes are on the two-legged tie as Tim Walter’s side eyes a place in Bundesliga next season.

What is the kickoff time for Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV?

The match starts at 7:45 PM BST, Thursday, June 1st, 2023.

VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV TV channel and live stream

You can watch the game between Stuttgart and Hamburger SV on Sky Go UK in the United Kingdom. In the US, the game will be streamed live on ESPN+, while those in Canada can watch it on Sportsnet World.

UK: Sky Go UK

US: ESPN+

Canada: Sportsnet World

India: Sony LIV

Australia: beIN Sports 1

Germany: Sat.1 and Sky Sport Bundesliga 1

Portugal: Eleven Sports 1 Portugal

Preview and Team News

Stuttgart are walking on a tightrope as they look to preserve their top-flight status for next season. The Reds have enjoyed three consecutive seasons in the German top flight.

Dan-Axel Zagadou and Thomas Kastanaras are out of the game due to injuries.

Hamburger SV came close to reaching the top flight during the playoffs in 2022 but fell to Hertha Berlin.

Noah Katterbach, Noah Katterbach, and Mario Vuskovic are out of the game.