4 Crucial matchdays decide 3. liga fate

With just four matchdays remaining in the 3. Liga season, the stakes are higher than ever. At the top, VfL Osnabrück is poised to secure a promotion spot while their challengers, SC Verl and Rot-Weiß Essen, are desperate to close the gap. Meanwhile, SSV Ulm is fighting for survival at the bottom, just six points above the perilous relegation zone.

Must-watch free tv games

Fortunately for fans, two pivotal matches will be broadcast live and free on German television. NDR will show VfL Osnabrück's clash with SC Verl, while BR and SWR will jointly cover TSV 1860 München's encounter with SSV Ulm. Both games will also be available to stream for free on the ARD Mediathek.

For those willing to pay, MagentaTV will offer live coverage of all 3. Liga matches, including the crucial top-of-the-table affair. For fans who prefer to follow the action in a live ticker, SPORT BILD has got you covered with dedicated tickers for VfL Osnabrück vs SC Verl and TSV 1860 München vs SSV Ulm.