Month: September 2024

The best domestic league around, featuring some of the best players around – here are the Bundesliga handball TV channels, broadcasters and free streams.

Watch the Bundesliga handball lives streams for what most handball fans consider as the domestic handball league in the world, and for good reason. Some of the best players in the world compete there. Now in its 60th season, the 2024-25 Bundesliga handball competition should be as exciting as ever. Even better, some games are available for FREE. Read on to find out how to watch Bundesliga handball live streams from anywhere.

Just want to get watching? Watch on HBL TV (may require a VPN)

The handball Bundesliga features 18 teams who all play each other twice as they fight for the title. SC Magdeburg are the reigning champions. It was their third title in five seasons and they are expected to challenge once again. Füchse Berlin were runners-up and join SC Magdeburg in the EHF Champions League.

There is no let-up in the action over the Christmas break. There are Fixtures Sunday, Monday and on Boxing Day. However, after Friday, December 27, there is a break until February. Melsungen go into the festive period top of the table on 26 points, they play second place Hannover-Burgdorf in a huge match on Monday. Third place Fuschse Berlin are in action the day before against FRISCHE AUF!.

Marki Grgcic of ThSV Eisenach is at the top of the scoring charts, having netted 118 times in 15 games. Just behind him is Fuschse Berlin right back Mathias Gidsel, who has scored 115 times from 146 shots in just 14 games. THW Kiel’s Andreas Wolff tops the goalkeeping charts with 148 saves.

Read on to find out how you can watch all of the Bundesliga action and handball live streams.

How to watch the Bundesliga Handball live stream for FREE

Some Bundesliga handball games are available in Germany for FREE. Broadcasters ARD and ZDF will show up to 12 live matches per season, with the former also showing a semifinal and the final of the REWE Final 4. Both ARDand ZDF can be streamed online too.

If you are away from Germany when one of the games is on, you can use a VPN to access your usual service.

How to watch a Bundesliga Handball live stream from anywhere

How to watch EHF Champions League handball live streams 2024/25

How to watch Bundesliga Handball 2025/25 on HBL TV

Bundesliga Handball 2024/25 teams

Vfl Potsdam
FRISCH AUF! Goppingen
Fusche Berlin
Handball Sport Verein Hamburg
HC ERLangen
HSG Wetzler
MT Mesungen
Rhei-Neckar Lowen
SC DHfK Leipzig
SC Magdeburg
SG BBM Bietigheim
SG Flensberg-Handewitt
TBV Lemgo Lippe
ThSV Eisenach
THW Kiel
TSV Hannover-Burgdorf
TVB Stuttgart
VfL Gummersbach

Bundesliga Handball September 2024/25 Schedule

[All times GMT]

Friday, November 1
FRISCH AUF! vs Potsdam (30 – 25)
Rhein-Neckar Lower vs Eisenach (32 – 36)

Saturday, November 2
Mesungen vs Erlangen (32 – 27)

Sunday, November 3
Fuchse Berlin vs THW Kiel (35 – 26
Flensburg-Handewitt vs Leipzig (35 – 29)
Gummersbach vs HSV Hamburg ( 33 – 29)
Magdeburg vs Lemgo Lippe (30 – 27)

Saturday, November 16
Bietigheim vs Hannover-Burdorf (6 p.m.)
Lemgo Lippe vs Eisenach (6 p.m.)
Melsungen vs Magdeburg (7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, November 17
THW Kiel vs Flensburg-Handewitt (1 p.m.)
Potsdam vs Rhein-Necker Lowen (2 p.m.)
Leipzig vs FRISCH AUF! (3:30 p.m.)
Erlangen vs Wetzlar (3:30 p.m.)

Monday, November 18
HSV Hamburg vs Fuchse Berlin (6 p.m.)

Thursday, November 21
Bietigheim vs Leipzig (6 p.m.)

Friday, November 22
Eisenach vs Melsungen (6 p.m.)
Gummersbach vs THW Kiel (7 p.m.)

Saturday, November 23
Flensburg-Handewitt vs Lemgo Lippe (6 p.m.)
Hannover-Burgdorf vs Magdeburg (6 p.m.)
FRISCH AUF! vs Rhein-Necker Lowen (7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, November 24
HSV Hamburg vs Erlangen (2 p.m.)
Fuchse Berlin vs Stuttgart (3:30 p.m.)

Monday, November 25
Wetzlar vs Potsdam (6 p.m.)

Thursday, November 28
Stuggart vs HSV Hamburg (6 p.m.)
Rhein-Necker Lowen vs Gummersbach (6 p.m.)
Leipzig vs Eisenach (6 p.m.)

Friday, November 29
Erlangen vs FRISCH AUF! (6 p.m.)
Melsungen vs Flensburg-Handewitt (7 p.m)

Saturday, November 30
THW Kiel vs Wetzlar (6 p.m)

What is the Bundesliga Handball?

The Bundesliga is Germany’s domestic handball league. Like it’s footballing namesake, it is considered one of the best in both Europe and the world and features many of the top players in the sport. It is now in its 60th season.

Who is the best Bundesliga Handball team?

THW Kiel are the most successful Bundesliga handball team, boasting a total of 23 titles. SC Magdeburg are the current reigning champions. They picked up their 3rd title when they won the 2023/24 title.

Can I watch Bundesliga handball on my mobile?

Unfortunately, HBL TV does not have a dedicated app. However, you can still head to the website where you can access HBL TV and all the latest information about the competition.

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A PS5 Pro console and release date have been revealed, so here’s every PS5 Pro game confirmed so far.

Now that the PS5 Pro is in the hands of gamers everywhere, the list of PS5 Pro enhanced games continues to grow. Around launch, Sony detailed 50+ titles that have dedicated modes that make use of everything the upgraded console has to offer.

As Sony revealed the PS5 Pro, it was made clear that plenty of currently available PS5 games will receive updates to coincide with the launch of the PS5 Pro, and now that it’s out, we’re happy to confirm that this is indeed true. Thanks to the PS5 Pro specs, it’s no surprise that games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 look and feel better than ever, leveraging AI-driven upscaling and improved raytracing. Now that the dust has settled on the PS5 Pro launch, we’ve even been able to spend time with many of the upgraded games, and feel confident offering some recommendations on the PS5 Pro games to play first.

Before you seek out where to buy a PS5 Pro, however, you’ll want to know what games have received upgrades, which is where we come in. In this article, we’ll cover every PS5 Pro game confirmed so far, including a look at what’s set to change in each title. As more games are unveiled in the future, we’ll be sure to update this list.

PS5 Pro games list – confirmed PS5 Pro-enhanced titles

(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla)

Given that there are now over 50 PS5 Pro enhanced games, and with each developer handling things slightly differently, the list below represents just a small slice of the headline games that have received beefy PS5 Pro updates since launch:

Alan Wake 2 – Performance Mode now offers 4K at the same fidelity as the base PS5’s Quality Mode. The PS5 Pro Quality Mode however, will target raytracing. As confirmed in this blog post.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – will exhibit an enhanced ray-traced global illumination technology. Improved fidelity thanks to expanded GPU capabilities, and leveraging of PSSR. As per the PS Blog.

Demon’s Souls – 4K image-like quality at 60 frames per second.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 – benefits from the power of the PS5 Pro, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and new ray tracing technology, allowing improved framerates.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – The game’s Fidelity and Performance modes both see improvements on the hardware, including improved resolution in 30FPS Fidelity and 60FPS Performance modes.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – The new Enhanced Mode* developed especially for PS5 Pro combines the characteristics of the existing Performance Mode and Graphics Mode to offer players a new visual experience.

F1 24 – F1 24 is upgrading its Quality mode to add new ray tracing effects that shined particularly on rain-soaked courses and made the tracks feel more realistic and immersive. As per the PS Blog.

Gran Turismo 7 – now able to support ray tracing during races, which was previously impossible. This allows not only for car surfaces to show full reflections of other cars, but also for a car to reflect its own parts, greatly enhancing realism and immersion throughout the whole game.

Hogwarts Legacy – Players are able to experience crisper, richer, higher resolution graphics, leveraging PSSR on all visual modes.

Horizon Forbidden West – you can now enjoy a visual quality that matches or surpasses the Quality mode on the regular PlayStation 5, but now at 60 FPS – double the framerate.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Spider-Man 2 finds a new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – PSSR technology allows for the trees and the lush vegetation of the game’s iconic jungle terrain to become more vivid, and enhances the sense of realism of infiltrating through a natural environment

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – new default Performance Pro mode, which marries the crisp 4K resolution and ray tracing features of Fidelity mode with the speedy 60 frames per second of Performance mode.

Resident Evil 4 Remake – the game runs at a higher framerate, making the dynamic action even more intense. Resident Evil 4 also uses the power of PS5 Pro for ultra-high-resolution technology, painting vividly realistic imagery brimming with detailed environments and more natural and beautiful visual effects than ever before.

Resident Evil Village – added 120fps gameplay to provide the best possible user experience on PS5 Pro.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – In Quality Mode, the game offers its highest-ever console resolution at 2160p. At the same time, Performance Mode continues to deliver a solid 60 fps—but now with higher resolutions and the added visual depth of ray tracing for reflections and ambient occlusion.

Stellar Blade – 4K resolution at 50fps or more, with smoother gameplay, and you’ll notice an improvement in grain and detail in the game in PSSR upscale mode. Plus, the HFR (high framerate) option is supported, allowing you to enjoy a fluid gaming experience at 80 fps (120hz display support required).

The Crew Motorfest – more objects on-screen – decals, vegetation, crowds – all running at 60fps.

The First Descendant – expanding the ray tracing feature by leveraging PS5 Pro’s superior GPU performance and enhanced ray tracing architecture.

The Last of Us Part I – new PS5 Pro-specific enhanced rendering mode that takes advantage of improved graphics processing, rendering 1440p, then upscaling to 4K via PSSR super resolution. This mode maintains the 60 fps target, offering an ideal balance of framerate and resolution.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered – new PS5 Pro-specific enhanced rendering mode that takes advantage of improved graphics processing, rendering 1440p, then upscaling to 4K via PSSR super resolution. This mode maintains the 60 fps target, offering an ideal balance of framerate and resolution.

Lies of P – “Quality Mode benefits from more than a 30 percent increase in FPS, delivering smoother, more fluid gameplay. Additionally, Performance Mode now supports full native 4K resolution, allowing players to enjoy stunning visuals without sacrificing responsiveness,” – Lies of P director Jiwon Choi in an interview with Eurogamer.

Lords of the Fallen – the PS5 Pro enhanced version of the action role-playing game (RPG) allows players to experience a “40% increase in pixel density over the base PlayStation 5 console, resulting in a sharper image and finer details. Read the full details here.

Zenless Zone Zero – native 4K resolution and 60 FPS simultaneously with the average frame rate increasing by nearly ten frames. Update arrives December 18, 2024.

And now, the full list, as previously confirmed on the PS Blog ahead of the PS5 Pro launch.

Alan Wake 2
Albatroz
Apex Legends
Arma Reforger
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Baldur’s Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
EA Sports College Football 25
Dead Island 2
Demon’s Souls
Diablo IV
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition
EA Sports FC 25
Enlisted
F1 24
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Fortnite
God of War Ragnarök
Hogwarts Legacy
Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Kayak VR: Mirage
Lies of P
Lords of the Fallen
Madden NFL 25
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Naraka: Bladepoint
NBA2K 25
No Man’s Sky
Palworld
Paladin’s Passage
Planet Coaster 2
Professional Spirits Baseball 2024-2025
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Village
Rise of the Ronin
Rogue Flight
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
Star Wars: Outlaws
Stellar Blade
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
The Callisto Protocol
The Crew Motorfest
The Finals
The First Descendant
The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Until Dawn
War Thunder
Warframe
World of Warships: Legend
Zenless Zone Zero

The games above have received dedicated PS5 Pro versions, and are even be labeled separately to indicate as such. There’s also a whole host of PS4 and PS5 games that’ll benefit from what Sony is calling PS5 Pro Game Boost (as per the PS Blog):

“With the PS5 Pro version of the Game Boost feature, you can enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4 and PS5 console’s greatest games.”

This is said to apply to at least 8,500 PS4 and PS5 titles, so there are plenty of changes and upgrades on the way to the games you already own if you do choose to pick up a PS5 Pro. In addition, PS5 Pro will significantly enhance PSVR 2 games according to Mark Cerny.

PS5 Pro enhanced games – what’s the difference?

As part of the initial PS5 Pro technical presentation, we saw a few games running on the new hardware, highlighting the differences relative to the base PS5 console. Each enhanced game benefits from the new specs in different ways, but they all pull from the improvements below:

Upgraded GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory; resulting in 45% faster rendering
Advanced ray-tracing
AI-driven upscaling known as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)
2TB SSD
PS5 Pro Game Boost
Optional disc-drive
VRR and 8K gaming support

(Image credit: PlayStation)

In our PS5 Pro review, we came to the conclusion that the main attraction is really “the convergence of graphical fidelity and performance with games now able to tap into the PS5 Pro’s hardware and features to shine in both ways – at the same time”. This boosted graphical fidelity is, more often than not, on par with the Quality Modes of the base PS5, but with a much smoother experience thanks to 60FPS or higher. This best of both worlds approach is really going to be the key difference moving forward, though it’s likely that we’ll see developers experiment further with higher end graphical settings that focus on ray tracing, or make use of the hardware’s new AI-boosted upscaling.

Speaking on ray tracing, there have been significant advancements for many of the games now enhanced by the PS5 Pro. In our PS5 Pro review, we were impressed by the ray tracing across the board, noting that “you can now enjoy some of the best ray-tracing PS5 has to offer in a performance mode, targeting 60 frames per second, which is truly special in games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” So far, we’re looking at games that have already come out as well, so moving forward we’re excited to see what the PS5 Pro’s ray tracing capabilities can achieve as games get bigger and better looking across the board.

One thing that is immediately surprising when taking the PS5 Pro out of the box is its size and weight relative to the base model, especially the one that launched with a disc drive back in 2020. The PS5 Pro is much lighter than you’d expect, and its sleek design and black vented sides really stand out alongside the all white of the PS5’s faceplates. Under the hood, you now get 2TB of storage as standard, meaning that you can hold more games on your hard drive without having to swap things out for new releases.

While the technical upgrades and visual changes are indeed exciting, it’s also vital to point out the price jump between the base PS5 and the PS5 Pro. For $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199, you do not get a disc drive, or even a vertical stand, something that really represents a sting in the tail for an otherwise enticing mid-generation upgrade. Our review concludes that “If you’ve a keen eye for detail, are a PlayStation fanatic who wants to be at the bleeding edge of the brand’s console and wants the most performant PlayStation console going, or you’re a graphics obsessive who wants the best experience going, or are a PS5 user with a new 120Hz-capable gaming TV or PS5 monitor, then the gaming experiences provided by the PS5 Pro are going to be very tempting indeed. For everyone else, it’s just going to be too expensive.”

You can read more on the differences between the Pro and the base PS5 in our PS5 Pro vs PS5 article.

PS5 Pro games: FAQs

Will new games be PS5 Pro-enhanced?

While we’ll have to wait and see what upcoming PS5 games like Death Stranding 2 do with the new PS5 Pro technology, it’s highly likely that first-party games will offer some form of PS5 Pro version. This was how things worked with the PS4 Pro, so expect there to be boosts to upcoming games like Marvel’s Wolverine, and Ghost of Tsushima 2. In terms of third-party, PS5 Pro enhancements will come on a case by case basis. Some games will lean into the PS5 Pro’s features, even offering separate PS5 Pro-labelled versions, while others may focus on a more general PS5 offering.

How much does the PS5 Pro cost?

The PS5 Pro launched on November 7, 2024, and currently retails for $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,999.95. This is a significant step up from the base console, especially when you consider that you won’t get a disc drive or a vertical stand with it.

What games are the TechRadar Gaming looking forward to on PS5 Pro?

Now that the PS5 Pro is out, we’ve spent some time with the currently available list of enhanced games. Looking ahead, Monster Hunter Wilds is sure to offer a smoother experience on PS5 Pro when it launches in January. Beyond that, it’s Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei that’ll most likely show off the next level of PS5 Pro enhancements, especially the latter, which is being developed by Sony first party studio Sucker Punch.

What are the best PS5 Pro games to play on the new console?

In my opinion, the best PS5 Pro games are currently Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Alan Wake 2. The former introduces the new Performance Pro Mode, increasing the fidelity available while running the game at variable refresh rates. The results are extremely impressive, and immediately felt during the game’s opening fight with Sandman. Alan Wake 2 is significantly enhanced by the PS5 Pro as well, with the Performance Mode now able to match the Quality Mode on the base PS5, all while maintaining a smooth framerate. TechRadar Gaming’s Managing Editor Rob Dwiar recommends Horizon Forbidden West, in particular, calling it “hands down, the best looking game I think I’ve ever seen on a home game console, ever.”

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