ZDF | Streaming und Live-TV

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Rated for 12+
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Rated for 12+
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About this app

Now in a new design
The redesigned design and intuitive navigation get you to your favorite content and much more faster. Streaming and watching TV have never been so easy and fun.

Stream more – on ZDF:

- On demand: Your favorite series such as “Love Sucks”, “Separated House” and “A Good Girl's Guide to Murder” are available to stream at any time. Immerse yourself in gripping documentaries such as “FC Hollywood”, “Terra X”, “37 Grad” and entertaining formats such as “Bares für Rares”.
- Watch offline: Download your favorite content like “Neo Ragazzi” or “MaiThink X – The Show” and enjoy it without an internet connection, perfect for on the go, whether traveling or commuting.
- Available before TV broadcast: Many content such as “Terra Xplore”, “ZDF Magazin Royale” and “heute-show” as well as exciting films are available to stream online before they are broadcast on television. This way you are always one step ahead.
- Live TV & live streams: Follow sporting events such as the DFB Cup, the women's European Football Championships and exciting biathlon races or watch your favorite programs such as “heute-show” and “ZDF Magazin Royale” live in the streaming app.
- Public TV highlights: Experience a wide range of high-quality programs and shows from the areas of culture, politics, sports, entertainment and society from ARTE, funk, 3sat, phoenix and ARD, e.g. B. “Kulturzeit”, “phoenix parliament” and “ARTE Concert”.
- My ZDF: Create your personalized watch list and receive notifications about new episodes. Never miss a highlight again thanks to smart recommendations and design your individual streaming experience.

Experience sports, entertainment, interesting facts and news in the live stream or on demand – whenever and wherever you want. Use the watch list and push notifications to always have your favorite content at hand. Download the ZDF app now and experience streaming on ZDF - your world of entertainment live TV, films, series and documentaries! Stream more – on ZDF.
Stream more: Discover films, series, documentaries and live TV with new navigation.
Updated on
Oct 30, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
    Learn more about how developers declare sharing
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, App activity, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

111K reviews
Lou
September 10, 2026
I'm generally very happy with ZDF, it's content, and how everything works but when I try to log in, or register or reset my password, I get the error "Technische Störung" and for this reason, I can't log in anymore. Is this a known issue? Otherwise, I would be giving it 5 stars!!
6 people found this review helpful
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Inge Beasley
October 22, 2026
I live in the US and never had a problem streaming the app through chromecast. But since the upgrade a couple weeks ago the app constantly buffers. The Ard mediathek works perfect but ZDF is bad.
21 people found this review helpful
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A Google user
November 28, 2018
I used to like the ZDF Mediathek App. However they applied some changes recently, and since then the "Untertitel" functionality does not work or it simply does not appear to any program. It was a very good functionality for me and many others who like the ZDF content and use it to learn a bit of German. If they fix this, I will definitely change my review.
71 people found this review helpful
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