Dortmund expected: DFB Cup draw on June 15th live in the museum!

Dortmund expected: DFB Cup draw on June 15th live in the museum!

Dortmund, Deutschland - On June 9, 2025, football enthusiasts are looking forward to the draw of the first main round in the DFB Cup. On June 15th at 5:15 p.m. the time has come: the Losfee, the athlete Owen, will see the opening pairs in the German Football Museum in Dortmund. View is not only a sporty icon, but also the first German to run 100 meters in less than 10 seconds - an exciting personality for an equally exciting competition.

The draw concerns the games of the 2025/2026 season, and while the anticipation is increasing, the framework conditions are determined. The 64 participating clubs are divided into two pots: the first pot comprises the 18 Bundesliga clubs and the top 14 teams in the 2nd Bundesliga and the four best teams from the 3. League. In the second pot, the last four teams in the 2nd Bundesliga, the top teams from the 3rd division and 24 representatives of the regional associations are waiting. A fair system that ensures the amateur teams home right while the professionals are faced with an exciting challenge.

at a glance: The most important dates

• Date of the draw: June 15, 2025
• First main round: 15.-18. August 2025
• Supercup between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart: August 16, 2025
• Second main round: 28./29. October 2025
• round of 16: 2./3. December 2025
• quarter -finals: 3./4. and 10./11. February 2026
• semi -finals: 21./22. April 2026
• Finale: May 23, 2026 in Berlin

The defending champion, VfB Stuttgart, who defeated Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in the last final, have a big challenge in front of him. FC Bayern Munich, which, together with VfB, only joins the cup on August 26 or 27, also lets the football world look forward to the upcoming encounters.

A look at the history of the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup, also known as the Tschammer Cup, was launched in 1935 and has since developed into one of the most exciting football competitions in Germany. With 64 teams that compete against each other in the first round, amateur teams have the chance to compete against the big clubs. The competition has always ensured surprised faces in recent decades, which gives the trophy its special fascination. Surprising results not only attract spectators, but also a lot of media reporting.

The draw is transmitted live on ZDF and in the ZDF media library-a must for all fans who do not want to miss any detail. So be there on June 15th when the first pairings of the DFB Cup are drawn for the coming season!