LIVESTREAM Germany PPV: Paderborn Dolphins @ Potsdam Royals, May 24, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)
The Potsdam Royals (1-0) host the Paderborn Dolphins (0-1) at Sportpark Luftschiffhafen on May 24th, with the Royals aiming to extend their momentum while the Dolphins chase their first win of the 2025 GFL season.
Injury concerns test Royals’ depth
Potsdam enters shorthanded, missing several starters—including their starting quarterback, Tyrrell Pigrome—due to injuries. Backup QB Sebastian Schulz, who impressed in limited action, faces pressure to maintain the Royals’ offensive rhythm. Receiver Malik Flowers, a standout in Week 1, remains a key weapon, but the absence of workhorse RB Heiko Bals (unspecified) could strain their ground game.
Dolphins seek spark amid setbacks
Paderborn, reeling from a 63-0 thrashing by the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions, battles its own injury crisis. RB Joshua Breece and multiple offensive starters remain questionable, compounding struggles for a team that collapsed in second halves against Berlin Rebels and Braunschweig. Their defense, which kept games competitive early, must contain Schulz to avoid another blowout.
Watch live PPV. Paderborn Dolphins @ Potsdam Royals, May 24, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)
Defense anchors Potsdam’s ambitions
The Royals’ defense has dominated, allowing just one touchdown across two games while forcing turnovers and stifling opposing offenses. Their front seven’s relentless pressure could exploit Paderborn’s battered line, which surrendered 63 points in Week 2.
Stakes and intangibles
With both teams missing key contributors, cohesion and depth will decide this matchup. Potsdam’s defensive prowess and home-field advantage make them favorites, but Paderborn’s desperation—and flashes of first-half competitiveness—add unpredictability. A Royals win solidifies their playoff footing, while the Dolphins risk an 0-2 hole.
Watch live PPV. Paderborn Dolphins @ Potsdam Royals, May 24, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)
