Where to watch the game in Berlin
I tried the Google doc for the map of Michigan bars but it is giving me an error, that it is no longer available. That being said, my wife and I are leaving Sunday for Berlin & Munich for 2 weeks. I am curious if anyone knows of a Michigan friendly bar in Berlin that we can watch the game?
September 13th, 2023 at 8:40 AM ^
East or West?
September 13th, 2023 at 8:46 AM ^
South Central
September 13th, 2023 at 9:34 AM ^
If you go make sure you familiarize yourself with local customs
September 13th, 2023 at 8:46 AM ^
The Bunker.
The game starts at 1:30 am local time. I doubt that there will be a bar open long enough to watch the game.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:09 AM ^
He said he's leaving Sunday, so he will be there for the Rutgers and Nebraska noon games
September 13th, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^
Was just about to post this.
Just for completeness, it's from here: https://alumni.umich.edu/communities-clubs/club-finder/
September 13th, 2023 at 8:52 AM ^
Berghain
September 13th, 2023 at 9:05 AM ^
Berlin, Kansas or Berlin, Germany?
September 13th, 2023 at 12:18 PM ^
Or Kitchener, ON.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:05 AM ^
Tough predicament. Honestly, Germany this time of year is too much fun to put too much focus on a game like BG.
My advice, try and find a place but don't sweat it too much if you can't. Go out and drink the amazing beer outdoors somewhere with a good view and enjoy the trip!
Edit: and record the game so you can do your own UFR.
September 14th, 2023 at 6:10 PM ^
This is the right answer. Enjoy German culture and don't worry about catching the game live. Your time on a trip like that is valuable.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^
I know you won't be in Frankfurt, but there is a UM Ross Alumni Club in Frankfurt that might be able to share some ideas with you. Simple Google search popped that up.
I'm sure there's someone in that group who has gone to Berlin/Munich, maybe even works there, and probably knows a place to go. I'm guessing your options will be incredibly slim, but there's undoubtedly some American ExPat bars somewhere.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:40 AM ^
barring the alumni link posted above, your best bet/chance is going to be an irish bar.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:50 AM ^
bite your tongue...
September 13th, 2023 at 9:43 AM ^
I had to watch most of the 2019 season from Germany and Switzerland due to a work assignment, I was in Berlin for The Game.
I streamed games through my work VPN so that it looked like I was San Francisco.
not the best but I still never missed a game, therefore keeping my 20 year streak alive.
September 13th, 2023 at 9:49 AM ^
If it were me, I'd go to Franz and Mo Wagner's mom's house.
September 13th, 2023 at 10:07 AM ^
Salamas Bar in Friedrichshain stays open til 5 am and is said to show college football on Saturdays and NFL on Sundays. I don't think there's any sort of Michigan connection, so there's no guarantee the Michigan game would by default be on a screen (though one can always ask them to put it on of course).
That being said, whenever I'm in Germany or Berlin specifically I just fire up the VPN to watch games via FuboTV.
It bears pointing out that *legally* sports bars in Germany would only be able to show games available to them via TV providers in Europe (which given the limited European popularity of CFB is likely not much). There is a German channel showing college football, but not exactly a full slate as they show two games a week. This upcoming week they'll show LSU v Mississippi St and Minnesota v North Carolina, so there's a chance that these would be the sole games shown even in CFB-friendly sports bars.
September 13th, 2023 at 10:51 AM ^
This was going to be my suggestion. If you have a streaming service that you can use to watch the game, your best bet might be firing up a VPN and watching from your hotel.
September 13th, 2023 at 11:27 AM ^
Try Sprockets. I think it's more of a dance club but it looks like a good time.
September 13th, 2023 at 12:24 PM ^
While you're there, visit the lovely Berlin Wall. Johnny Rotten says it's the best.
September 13th, 2023 at 2:53 PM ^
I went through Checkpoint Charlie to East Berlin. That and the transit road were some nerve wracking experiences.
Anybody know if Klub Kissmyass is still open in the British Sector?
September 13th, 2023 at 5:32 PM ^
I'm gonna go over the Berlin Wall, I don't understand this thing at all, I'm gonna go over and over the Berlin Wall, I'm gonna go over the Berlin Wall, I'm gonna go over the Berlin Wall...
September 13th, 2023 at 3:00 PM ^
I’ll be in Finland for BG and Munich for Rutgers and Nebraska.
I love my Wolverines football but I’m not compromising Saturday nights on the Weisn for those particular games.
If you see an enormous brute of a man in lederhosen with a pheasant tail feather in his hat feel free to introduce yourself!
Prost!