ZDF
Germany’s public broadcaster—live TV and on‑demand library, completely free
Watch ZDF, ZDFneo, documentaries, sports, and news at no cost in the ZDFmediathek app or on zdf.de.
Where to watch
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Available from Germany
You need a connection in Germany. OnlyPN does not cover that country yet.
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About ZDF
Financed by Germany’s licence fee, ZDF streams its full linear channels plus thousands of catch‑up titles—films, “heute journal”, Terra X, Champions‑League highlights—without registration. A redesigned portal (2025) puts shows, live events, and personalised rails under one roof.
Price – free; no subscription, optional (free) account for watch‑list and EU portability.
Platforms – Web, iOS / iPadOS / Apple TV, Android / Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung & LG smart‑TVs, PlayStation, Xbox.
Availability – Streams inside Germany; many shows are geoblocked abroad. EU portability works if you create an account and travel within the EU.
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Why ZDF stands out
Trusted public‑service news, major sports rights (DFB‑Pokal, biathlon, Olympics), and early online premieres—some series drop in the Mediathek before airing on linear TV. Downloads in the mobile apps keep programmes handy for offline viewing.
Tip
Add programmes to your “Merkliste” (watch‑list); the app notifies you when new episodes arrive and lets you restart live streams from the beginning.
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