LIVESTREAM Germany PPV: Allgäu Comets @ Hildesheim Invaders, May 9, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

The Hildesheim Invaders and Allgäu Comets kick off their 2026 season in the effect® Energy German Football League this Saturday at the Helios Homefield. Both teams enter the game with high hopes and a clean slate, ready to make a statement in their season opener.

These two teams faced each other once in 2025 with Hildesheim coming away with a 42-35 victory. Both teams are coming off tough seasons in 2025. The Invaders finished with a 4-8 record and wound up seventh in the eight-team Northern Conference while Allgäu struggled through a 3-9 season finishing last in the South.

Challenging matchup for the invaders

The Invaders, led by Head Coach Marcus Herford, face a tough challenge against the experienced Comets. Known for their physical play, the Comets have been a staple in German football for years. Hildesheim will need to bring their A-game, especially in the trenches, to compete effectively. The Invaders are banking on the return of quarterback Nelson Hughes, who is back from a shoulder injury, along with familiar faces like Matti Probst and Jeremie Kwanzambi Beni. The young wide receiver duo of Philipp Dolezal and Paul Terjung is expected to add excitement to the offense, while new defensive signings Kyle Kitchens and Julian Thompson aim to bolster the team’s stability.

Watch live PPV. Allgäu Comets @ Hildesheim Invaders, May 9, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

A new era for the Comets

For the Comets, this game marks the beginning of a new era under Head Coach Mark Priegnitz. With quarterback Brad Jones at the helm and a roster filled with young talent, Kempten is looking to establish a new identity. The Comets will need to work as a cohesive unit, especially against a potent Invaders offense featuring former NFL player Keelan Cole, whose explosiveness could pose significant challenges for the Comets’ secondary. Defensively, players like Henry Boehncke and Daniel Moradi will be crucial in containing Hildesheim’s physical style of play.

As both teams prepare for this exciting matchup, fans can expect a thrilling contest that sets the tone for the rest of the season.

Watch live PPV. Allgäu Comets @ Hildesheim Invaders, May 9, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)