FC 08 Homburg meets the surprise team Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup!

FC 08 Homburg meets the surprise team Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup!

June 15, 2025 was an exciting day for FC 08 Homburg, as the draw for the first round of the DFB Cup took place in the German Football Museum in Dortmund. An event that was not only broadcast on ZDF, but also attracted numerous fans to the Stadionklause to watch it live. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the decision as to who the club would compete against.

The lottery fairy Owen Ansah finally had the floor and drew the balls that would decide the opponents. FC 08 Homburg will face Holstein Kiel, a relegated team from the Bundesliga, in this first round. This encounter promises to be an exciting match for the Homburgers, as the Kiel team have played at the highest level in recent years.

Data and facts about the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup, the oldest national cup competition for men's football clubs in Germany, has been organized annually by the German Football Association (DFB) since 1935 and is considered the second most important title in German club football after the championship. In the first main round, a total of 64 teams come into play and compete against each other in a knockout system.

This year the games will be played from August 15th to 18th, 2025. No ticket requests will be accepted until the date has been finalized. Fans will have to be patient as ticket allocation and pre-sale information will be announced later.

A look at history

The DFB Cup has written many stories in the past. The record winner is FC Bayern Munich with 20 titles, followed by numerous exciting encounters and surprises in the various rounds. The competition has also produced some of the most famous players, such as Gerd Müller, who is the cup's record goalscorer with his 78 goals.

Since the winner of the DFB Cup qualifies for the UEFA Europa League, the tournament is of great importance for everyone involved. The pairings are determined in a highly publicized draw and the games themselves always offer exciting disappointments and triumphs.

This game is a great opportunity for FC 08 Homburg to present themselves at a higher level. The clash with Holstein Kiel is sure to attract many fans and offers the opportunity to make history. More information about the encounter and game analysis can be found on the website kicker.de to be found while the DFB Cup itself is on Wikipedia is described in detail.

Stay tuned and follow developments as Homburg prepares for this exciting challenge!