DFB Cup cracker: Fortuna Düsseldorf welcomes SC Freiburg on October 29th!

DFB Cup cracker: Fortuna Düsseldorf welcomes SC Freiburg on October 29th!

In the exciting world of German football, the signs point to a trophy. On October 29, 2025, the fans of Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Freiburg will have to get to the ball again. The exciting duel takes place in the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf and kicks off at 8:45 p.m. But why is it that the anticipation is so high this DFB Cup season?

The past DFB Cup season was an impressive reminder of how unpredictable this competition is. Arminia Bielefeld, then a third division team, made it to the final and defeated several Bundesliga teams. In the end, the Swabians from VfB Stuttgart were crowned cup winners (4th title), but Bielefeld's run remains a remarkable example of the magic of this competition, which is not only visible in football. Now in the current 2025/2026 cup season we are again in knockout mode with 64 teams, with 32 teams still in the race after the first round. And this is exactly what makes the DFB Cup special, which has been held annually since 1935 under the umbrella of the German Football Association (DFB).

Broadcast and fan-friendly competitions

The television channels are ready to broadcast the matches live. The exclusive broadcast rights are held by pay-TV provider Sky. In addition, the public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are showing 15 selected games free of charge during the competition. Football fans can also look forward to another big game on the same evening, October 29th: 1. FC Cologne against Bayern Munich. These broadcasts are an attack on every fan's heart because they show the diversity and excitement of the DFB Cup.

As far as the balance between Düsseldorf and Freiburg is concerned, there is an exciting rivalry on the pitch. In a total of 20 duels, Freiburg won 8 times, while Düsseldorf triumphed 7 times and 5 games ended in a draw. A goal difference of 28:26 for Freiburg provides additional spice, which will be rekindled on Tuesday evening on the pitch in Düsseldorf.

The DFB Cup and its history

A look at the history of the DFB Cup shows the impressive development of the competition. The DFB Cup, also known as the Tschammer Cup until 1943, is the second most important title in German club football, right after the championship. It has been played 83 times, meaning that in the past there have been numerous surprises and unexpected twists and turns. Lower-class teams have already beaten higher-class challengers on several occasions, which makes the cup particularly exciting - these are the stories that captivate football fans.

One of the most valuable aspects for the participating clubs is the financial component. Amateur clubs in particular benefit from the income and bonuses, which increase with each round. The joy of knowing football and the enthusiasm of the fans make it clear that the DFB Cup is much more than just a competition; it is an interlude of emotions.

This cup season, both Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Freiburg are hoping for a successful outcome and perhaps a little cup surprise. We can only hope that the fans not only bring a good atmosphere to the arena, but also the necessary happiness for their teams. It remains exciting to see who will reach the next rounds and who will achieve the big goal of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League this year.

Who knows, maybe there will be another sensational surprise in the end, as has been the case so often in the DFB Cup.