Exciting Matchups Announced for DFB-Pokal First Round

The draw for the first round of the DFB-Pokal has set the stage for some thrilling encounters. Defending champions VfB Stuttgart will face Eintracht Braunschweig in an away match scheduled for late August.

This delay is due to Stuttgart's participation in the Franz Beckenbauer Cup. Meanwhile, Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich will also join the competition later, facing Wehen Wiesbaden.

Other notable matches include Borussia Dortmund taking on Rot-Weiss Essen and a Hamburg derby between Eintracht Norderstedt and FC St. Pauli. The majority of the first-round fixtures will occur between August 15 and 18, promising an action-packed start to the tournament.

The final showdown is slated for May 23, 2026, at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin, where teams will vie for the prestigious title.