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!

Kiel, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, there was an excited day for FC 08 Homburg, because the draw of 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 stadium cause to be there live. All eagerly awaited the decision on whom the club would compete.

The Losfee Owen looked at the floor and pulled the balls that should decide on the opponents. FC 08 Homburg meets Holstein Kiel, a relegated team from the Bundesliga in this first round. This encounter promises to become an exciting match for the Homburger, as the Kielers 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 that compete against each other in the knockout system.

This year the games will be played from August 15th to 18, 2025. Until the final determination of the appointment, no ticket inquiries are accepted. Fans have to be patient because the information on ticket allocation and pre -sale will be announced later.

A look at the story

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, like Gerd Müller, who is the record scorer of the trophy 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 public -effective draw and the games themselves always offer exciting disappointments and triumph.

For FC 08 Homburg, this game is a great chance to present itself on a higher level. The meeting with Holstein Kiel will certainly attract many fans and offers the opportunity to write history. More information about the encounter and the game analysis can be found on the pages of Kicker.de , while the DFB Cup itself wikipedia is described in detail.

Stay excited and follow the developments while Homburg is preparing for this exciting challenge!