Sensation draw: Bavaria against labor, BVB in the NRW duel!

Sensation draw: Bavaria against labor, BVB in the NRW duel!

on Sunday evening, June 17, 2025, the time had finally come: The first round of the DFB Cup was drawn. At 5:50 p.m. the tension was great when the pairings were announced. There were some interesting duels that make the hearts of fans beat faster.

In particular, the encounter of FC Bayern Munich against third division club SV Wehen Wiesbaden causes excitement. This game is held in Hesse and is a challenge for Bayern, even if you go into play as a favorite. Borussia Dortmund also meets Rot-Weiss Essen in a North Rhine-Westphalia duel. It could also be exciting here, because underdogs are known to have the best chances in the cup.

other exciting encounters

The draw brought numerous other interesting encounters. For example, Dynamo Dresden meets FSV Mainz 05, while Arminia Bielefeld plays against Werder Bremen. The duel between FC 08 Homburg and Holstein Kiel could also cause surprises. And not to forget the conflicts of SV Sandhausen against RB Leipzig and Lok Leipzig against FC Schalke 04.

• FV Engers vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1. FC Köln vs. Jahn Regensburg
• VfB Stuttgart vs. Eintracht Braunschweig
• Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. SV Atlas Delmenhorst

The games take place between August 15 and 18, 2025, with one exception: The games of VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich were postponed to 26th and 27th August 2025 because both teams compete against each other in the Supercup.

A look at the participants

The DFB Cup this season comprises a total of 64 participants who have committed themselves on the "Final Day of Amateurs". Among the participants there are 18 Bundesliga clubs such as Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig, as well as 14 of the best -placed teams from the 2nd Bundesliga and well -known third division clubs.

The amateur associations that made it into the competition come from different federal states. For example, the following teams are represented in the first round:

• Prussia Münster
• Eintracht Braunschweig
• Dynamo Dresden
• 1. FC Saarbrücken
• FC Energie Cottbus

Collecting points and fighting for mentioning in the next round is the drive for many of these teams. The mode stipulates that the profit pots consist of 18 Bundesliga clubs and 14 best -placed second division teams who compete away, while the amateur teams have home rights.

The meaning of the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup is a way for many teams to show themselves and grow beyond themselves. Amateur football traditionally has a high priority in Germany, and the cup offers the players the chance to prove themselves against top -class opponents.

The upcoming games not only promise exciting football moments, but also a lot of emotions, underdog stories and maybe one or two surprises. While the fans are looking forward to the first duels, the anticipation for the entire competition is already noticeable.

What the further course of the trophy will look like remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the DFB Cup always brings new stories and unforgettable encounters. In any case, the draw promised a lot and the first games can come!

Details on the draw and on the teams can be found on turus.net .