German broadcasters ZDF and ARD modify TV programme line‑ups

On 29 June 2026 ZDFinfo omitted the early‑morning edition of the "heute journal" at 00:45 CET, inserting the documentary "Ermittler! Bis der Tod euch scheidet" instead and resuming the regular schedule at 01:15.

Around the same period ZDF and ARD detailed their coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, listing commentators and moderators for matches such as Germany vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Japan and England vs Ghana, and confirming that 60 of the 104 tournament games will be broadcast free‑to‑air on the two channels, with the full slate available via MagentaTV.

The ARD Mediathek and Joyn also offered a simultaneous live‑stream of the satirical programme "extra 3" on 28 June 2026, illustrating the broadcasters' push for seamless multi‑device access. Additionally, the crime‑comedy series "Hubert und Staller" aired a new episode on 29 June 2026 on ARD, with an online replay available through the ARD Mediathek.