DFB Cup: Gladbach meets Karlsruhe today – everything about the game!
Find out everything about the DFB Cup game Mönchengladbach against Karlsruhe on October 29th, 2025 and the latest media rights.

DFB Cup: Gladbach meets Karlsruhe today – everything about the game!
On October 29, 2025 we face an exciting duel in the DFB Cup, where Borussia Mönchengladbach meets Karlsruher SC. The fans are looking forward to the upcoming encounter with great anticipation, which will be a real highlight not only for the teams but also for the spectators. When setting up, the coaches of both teams strategically play to their strengths and weaknesses, which promises that the match will be anything but a sure-fire success. The tactical line-ups are now available online and fans can get in the mood for the game now.
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The media library behind the DFB Cup
But what is actually behind the media presence of the DFB Cup? The German Football Association (DFB) has reassigned the audiovisual media rights this year. For the first time, the media rights to the DFB Women's Cup were also put out to tender in a separate process. For the men, the season includes a total of 63 games, while the women start the race with 31 games. The broadcasts are widely spread and are taken over by ARD, ZDF and Sky, among others. Would you rather wait for the highlights? No problem – kicker and Sport1, among others, are also responsible for this and will make the game clips available from the next morning. The DFB has published more information about the media library and the allocation of rights in its comprehensive FAQ list.
Prospects for the fans
What does all this mean for the fans in Cologne and the surrounding area? Well, you can look forward to an enjoyable night of football. The anticipation for the encounter between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Karlsruher SC is already noticeable, the spectators are expecting exciting moments and perhaps even a surprise. In the coming days there will certainly be more reports about the development of broadcast rights in the DFB Cup, as the leagues are showing increasing interest in media presence.
So, football fans: take a look at the lineups, make yourself comfortable and let's hope for a thrilling game! After all, unexpected twists and turns are the icing on the cake when it comes to cup competitions.