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Bitburger Cup: Big football action awaits in the Rhein-Erft district!
In the Rhein-Erft district, five teams are playing in the Bitburger Cup for a place in the first main round of the DFB Cup.
Bitburger Cup: Big football action awaits in the Rhein-Erft district!
As part of the Bitburger Cup, one of the most important football competitions at association level, the first round will be played between September 23rd and 25th, 2025. Five teams from the Rhein-Erft district are taking part in this exciting tournament Cologne City Gazette reported. The teams not only fight to win the cup, but also to qualify for the first main round of the DFB Cup, which further increases the appeal of the competition.
In the field of 32 participants, FC Hürth (state league) meets FC Hennef 05, who were tough competitors last season. In addition, SC Fliesteden, which is new to the state league, plays against Wahlscheider SV from the district league in Lohmar. SC Elsdorf faces SV RW Merl, while SpVg. Frechen 20 meets SpVg Porz, a team from the Middle Rhine League. A special encounter will be the duel between BW Königsdorf and Siegburger SV 04, both from the Middle Rhine League.
The path to the cup
With a total of 32 teams, the Bitburger Cup promises exciting games in six rounds leading up to the final on May 23, 2026 in Cologne's Höhenberg sports park. As already communicated in advance, teams lower in class have home advantage in the first three rounds, which can give them an advantage in this exciting competition. The entire path to the title will be played in several stages, starting from the first games, which will take place on the weekend of August 23, 2025, through to the high-class finals.
The Bitburger Cup has benefited from a record number of participants in the current season, thanks to a cup reform that has significantly increased the number of participating teams. In addition to the regional and third division teams, all Middle Rhine league teams and teams from the regional league downwards can also take part. This means that four teams from District League B are also represented in the competition, which could cause additional surprises. The Middle Rhine Football Association highlighted this in its announcement.
High expectations and cup battle
The anticipation for the games is palpable in the region, while fans are looking forward to exciting duels. If you look at the last matches, it is clear that the Bitburger Cup also has unforeseeable twists and turns: surprises are not only allowed here, but almost guaranteed. The first results of the first round draw have already been discussed in the sports community and the excitement is increasing with every moment. Information about the match days is available on kicker.de.
When the ball finally rolls, it will be seen which team can bring home the trophy and whether an underdog will cause a sensation. Spectators can look forward to first-class football because passion and the will to win are always in the air.