TuS Celle 92 in the cup rush: preliminary round on August 24th in Celle!
TuS Celle 92 is hosting the preliminary round of the DTTB Cup on August 24, 2025 and is hoping for exciting table tennis games.

TuS Celle 92 in the cup rush: preliminary round on August 24th in Celle!
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the northern German city of Celle will be the venue for the preliminary round games for the German Table Tennis Cup Championship. The TuS Celle 92 applied to host and won the preliminary round, which is an important event not only for the club but also for the entire region. Team manager Jens Rothert-Schnell is thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the club on a national level.
The cup round of the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB) is similar to the DFB Cup in football and promises exciting encounters. Teams from the first and second Bundesliga as well as the best teams from the third Bundesliga North and South compete. Things are getting serious for TuS Celle 92, who qualified as runners-up in the 3rd Bundesliga North. In its preliminary group the team plays against the following opponents:
- TTC indeland Jülich (2. Bundesliga)
- Oldenburger TB (Meister der 3. Bundesliga Nord)
- SV Union Velbert II (3. Bundesliga)
Schedule and excitement guaranteed
All group games will take place on August 24th in the home hall of TuS Celle 92. Some interesting game schedules are planned:
| Time | encounter |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m | TTC indeland Jülich – SV Union Velbert II |
| 10:00 a.m | Oldenburger TB – TuS Celle 92 |
| 1:00 p.m | SV Union Velbert II – Oldenburger TB |
| 1:00 p.m | TuS Celle 92 – TTC indeland Jülich |
| 4:00 p.m | SV Union Velbert II – TuS Celle 92 |
| 4:00 p.m | TTC indeland Jülich – Oldenburger TB |
The game is played in the table tennis Bundesliga format, in which four singles and a possible deciding doubles are used in the event of a 2-2 draw. Spectators can look forward to top-class players, including players from China, the Netherlands, Eastern Europe and top German players. Admission is free for spectators, which is another sign of promoting table tennis in the region.
To take a look at their current form: TuS 92 Celle has recently suffered a setback in the 3rd Bundesliga North. After almost two years without defeat, the team recently lost 4:6 against Oldenburger TB and then only played a 5:5 draw against Füchse Berlin. However, with 15 wins and one draw in the regional league and seven wins and three draws in the 3rd league so far, the club has shown a consistently strong performance.
A goal in mind
TuS Celle 92's goal for the cup round is clear: to reach the round of 16. The preliminary round will be held with a total of 16 lower-class clubs in four groups, with the group winners and 12 seeded Bundesliga teams qualifying for the further rounds in knockout mode. The atmosphere in the hall promises exciting games with the potential for surprises, and those responsible at the DTTB are expecting a thrilling cup season.
Overall, the sport of table tennis is looking forward to an exciting season. Comprehensive information about the German Cup Championships 2024/25 can be found on the Wikipedia page, while the latest developments at TuS 92 can also be followed on their website.