LIVESTREAM Germany PPV: Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns @ Dresden Monarchs, Aug. 10, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)
The unbeaten Dresden Monarchs (8-0) host the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (4-4) at Heinz Steyer Stadium in a rare regular-season clash between historic rivals, with the Monarchs defending their perfect record and the Unicorns fighting to stay in playoff contention.
Monarchs aim to protect perfect season
Dresden, atop the North Division and already playoff-bound, boasts the league’s top offense, averaging over 45 points per game behind quarterback Justin Miller’s prolific passing. Despite recent defensive lapses, their dominance remains unchallenged. Head coach Greg Seamon acknowledged the threat posed by Schwäbisch Hall: “They hold the last playoff spot in the south. Everyone wants to be the one who inflicts our first defeat. We’ll need to play very well.”
Watch live PPV. Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns @ Dresden Monarchs, Aug. 10, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)
Unicorns face uphill battle in playoff push
The Unicorns, fourth in the South Division, arrive with urgency after narrow losses to the Ravensburg Razorbacks (32-29) and Potsdam Royals (28-7). Missing suspended defensive anchor Justin Ford, they must contain Dresden’s aerial attack while navigating a brutal remaining schedule: three of their final four games are on the road, including trips to Saarland Hurricanes and Munich Cowboys. A loss could allow the Allgäu Comets or Saarland to overtake them.
Key matchup: Miller’s arm vs. Unicorns’ depleted secondary
Schwäbisch Hall’s defense, already strained by Ford’s absence, faces Miller’s high-powered passing game. The Unicorns’ offense, led by head coach Felix Brenner, must exploit Dresden’s recent defensive inconsistencies to keep pace.
Legacy and stakes amplify rivalry
Once frequent playoff foes, this matchup carries new weight: Dresden seeks to cement its title credentials, while the Unicorns fight to preserve their storied legacy (five German titles) amid a turbulent season.
Watch live PPV. Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns @ Dresden Monarchs, Aug. 10, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)
