Hungarian NB I on TV Today
Friday, May 15, 2026
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About Hungarian NB I
About Hungarian NB I (OTP Bank Liga)
The Hungarian NB I is the top professional soccer league in Hungary. It's a 12-team competition that runs from August through May. The league is known for its triple round-robin format, where teams play each other three times. The season is in the final stretch, with the title race and European spots being decided.
Top teams
Ferencváros is the dominant force in Hungarian soccer. They've won the most titles and have a budget that dwarfs the rest of the league. Puskás Akadémia, Debrecen, and MTK Budapest are regular contenders for European spots. Újpest, Paks, and Zalaegerszeg are mid-table clubs with passionate local followings. The league is top-heavy, with Ferencváros winning most titles in recent years.
Format
The league has 12 teams. Each plays each other three times, for a total of 33 matches per team. The champion qualifies for the Champions League qualifiers. The second and third-place teams go into the Conference League qualifiers. The bottom two teams are relegated to the NB II. The triple round-robin format is rare in European soccer and makes the schedule longer than most leagues.
Viewership
The NB I pulls between 3 and 4 million viewers annually in Hungary. Ferencváros matches draw the biggest audiences. The Budapest derby between Ferencváros and Újpest is the biggest game of the season. International interest comes from Hungarian diaspora communities in North America, Western Europe, and Australia.
Streaming options in Hungary
In Hungary, M4 Sport is the primary broadcaster for the NB I. The public sports channel offers free-to-air coverage of crucial fixtures through their website and app. NET4+ also provides coverage of Hungarian football.
International streaming options
For fans outside Hungary, there's no dedicated international streaming service for the NB I. The most reliable method is using a VPN to access M4 Sport from abroad. UEFA.tv sometimes streams selected European league matches, but NB I coverage is not guaranteed.
Current season
The 2025-26 NB I season kicked off in August 2025. The regular season runs through May. Ferencváros are the defending champions after winning the 2024-25 title. Puskás Akadémia and MTK Budapest are pushing them this year. The European spots and relegation battle are still up for grabs. The season wraps up in May.