The quarter-finals of the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) will feature a blockbuster clash, with the Bundesliga’s top two going head-to-head for a place in the last four, following the draw held at the German Football Association’s headquarters on Sunday.
Leaders Bayern Munich defeated Union Berlin 3-2 in the previous round, while second-placed RB Leipzig defeated 1. FC Magdeburg won 3-1 and thus secured a place in the last eight.
Elsewhere, reigning Pokal champions Bayer Leverkusen will take on St. Pauli, while promotion contenders Hertha will host Berlin in the capital Freiburg.
The quarter-finals will be played on February 3, 4, 10 and 11.
German Cup/DFB Pokal quarter-final schedule:
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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
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Hertha Berlin vs. Freiburg
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Holstein Kiel versus VfB Stuttgart
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Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Paul
The semi-finals of the German Cup are scheduled for April 21 and 22, 2026. The final is scheduled for May 23 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Where can you watch the 2025-2026 German Cup?
All matches of DFB Pokal, also known as the German Cup, will be streamed live on the SSEN network in India.
Published on December 8, 2025
