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eSports hype: Amateurs fight for cup titles on the DFB campus!
Leverkusen is hosting the DFB-Pokal Community Qualifier 2025-2026. Find out everything about participation and the tournament process.
eSports hype: Amateurs fight for cup titles on the DFB campus!
An exciting chapter for the eSports sector begins in Frankfurt on October 31, 2025, with hundreds of amateur teams ready to dive into the first phase of the DFB Cup in eSports. The Community Qualifier, a competition of an extraordinary kind, attracts registrations from numerous federal states. Each qualifier can accommodate a maximum of 256 teams, and a total of seven qualifying rounds are planned, as well as an additional qualifier for regional tournament winners. bayer04.de reports that ...
But what would a competition be without the passion of the participants and spectators? In an industry that is currently growing massively, the e-sports format draws comparisons to traditional sporting events. In fact, the scene has grown so much that last year it counted more than 205 million fans worldwide. This makes eSports the fifth largest nation in the world and is gaining more and more attention. espn.com reports that…
The first steps into the play-off round
After the Community Qualifiers comes the second phase: the play-off round. In this event, the eight winners of the previous qualifiers compete against each other. The aim here is to identify the best players, who will then meet each other in exciting online duels. The pairings will be drawn and four teams from the exciting matches will qualify for the grand final, which will take place next year on the DFB campus in Frankfurt. bayer04.de reports that ...
Another exciting detail: The B04eSports team has already secured a ticket for the final event, which increases the anticipation for the decisive encounters. This final round promises to be a highlight in which the great talents of the VBL Club Championship meet.
The boom in eSports
It's fascinating how eSports have grown from a niche hobby to a mass phenomenon. Tournaments fill stadiums and attract more spectators than many other sporting events. The sponsors, including renowned brands such as Coca-Cola and Red Bull, recognize the advertising impact of this trend. The number of viewers of over 100,000 for live streams is not an isolated case. espn.com reports that…
In the context of this development, eSports is more than just a short-lived trend. It appeals to a broad audience: over 50% of American fans are employed, 44% are parents and almost 40% are women. So the stereotypical idea of the young gamer living alone is long outdated. The diversity of the following makes the area extensive and exciting for new advertising opportunities.
In this exciting time, where the boundaries between traditional sports and eSports worlds are increasingly blurring, we look forward to the coming months and the experiences they will hold. Whether for the spectators, the teams or the sponsors – the focus is on the future and the pulse is beating fast for the upcoming competitions!