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DFB Cup cracker: Bielefeld welcomes Werder in a thrilling derby!
On June 15, 2025, Arminia Bielefeld will host Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup. An exciting derby full of tradition and competition awaits the fans!
DFB Cup cracker: Bielefeld welcomes Werder in a thrilling derby!
Football is happening now! The DFB Cup is back and the excitement is crackling in the air. The 82nd edition of this prestigious competition will begin on June 15, 2025. The DFB Cup, also known as the Tschammer Cup until 1943, is organized annually by the German Football Association (DFB) and is one of the most important tournaments in German football, only surpassed by the championship. Since 1935, 64 teams have been fighting for the title in an exciting knockout system - this season VfB Stuttgart is the defending champion, having won its fourth trophy last season. They are definitely proud of that!
The draw for the first rounds provided some exciting pairings. The duel between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen particularly stands out. Spectators can look forward to a traditional derby, while Borussia Dortmund will face a previously unknown opponent. The home-court clause puts the spotlight on lower-class teams who compete against higher-class teams and thus have the chance to make football history. The most successful team in the competition is and remains FC Bayern Munich with 20 cup wins – a truly impressive record!
A heart-stopping finale in Berlin
Cup matches are played in 90 minutes, sometimes even with extra time and penalty shootouts if there is a draw. These decisions can present an enormous challenge for the teams. More than 4,000 teams have tried their luck in the history of the DFB Cup, and the coveted final has been held in Berlin's Olympic Stadium since 1985, a place steeped in football history.
If we talk about the qualifications, the path for the 18 teams from the top leagues is clear. They are joined by the first four of the 3rd league and 24 other teams from lower leagues, mostly cup winners at association level. This broad participation gives smaller clubs in particular the opportunity to compete against the giants of German football and show that anything can be possible in the cup. It's the encounters that move the fans and shape football culture!
A look into history
This important tradition of the DFB Cup has its roots in the first edition in 1935, when 1. FC Nürnberg entered the history books as the first cup winner. A quick look back shows us that even after the Second World War, the competition was revived in 1952 for West Germany - a sign of hope and a new beginning.
The big stars of football not only appear in the Bundesliga, but also in the DFB Cup. Above all, the record player Mirko Votava with 79 games and the legendary Gerd Müller, who leads the all-time top scorer list with 78 goals. At the end of the day, it's not just the titles that count, but also the stories this competition tells.
Of course, the DFB Cup is also economically important. Smaller clubs can benefit not only sportingly but also financially from these games, although the competition is subject to high requirements. The DFB Cup will always be an exciting, emotional and lucrative adventure for everyone involved.
Be ready for the first impulses of the new season - the DFB Cup has the potential to captivate us all. You can find more information about the games and the entire Pokedition at Mirror Online and a comprehensive overview of history Wikipedia.