DFB Pokal Tickets

History of the DFB Pokal

The DFB Pokal is Germany’s premier domestic cup competition and one of the most prestigious knockout tournaments in European football. First played in 1935, the competition is organised by the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) and contested by 64 clubs from across the German football pyramid — from Bundesliga giants, get your Bundesliga tickets here, to ambitious lower-league sides hungry for a giant-killing moment. Played across a series of knockout rounds from August through to the final in Berlin each May, the DFB Pokal offers every participating club the chance to write their own piece of football history, regardless of league status or resources.

The iconic DFB Pokal trophy has been lifted by some of the greatest clubs and players in German football history. From the golden generations of Bayern Munich to the passionate underdog stories that make the cup so compelling, the DFB Pokal consistently delivers drama, upsets, and unforgettable moments that capture the imagination of football fans across Germany and beyond.

Recent DFB Pokal Champions

• 2025 – VfB Stuttgart
• 2024 – Bayer Leverkusen
• 2023 – RB Leipzig
• 2022 – RB Leipzig
• 2021 – Borussia Dortmund
• 2020 – Bayern Munich
• 2019 – Bayern Munich
• 2018 – Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2017 – Borussia Dortmund
• 2016 – Bayern Munich
• 2015 – Wolfsburg
• 2014 – Bayern Munich
• 2013 – Bayern Munich

The Magic of the Cup

What makes the DFB Pokal so special is its unique ability to level the playing field between Germany’s elite clubs and the smaller sides who dream of causing a sensation on the national stage. Unlike the Bundesliga, where financial strength and squad depth tend to prevail over the course of a season, the cup’s knockout format means that on any given night, a lower-league club can silence a Bundesliga giant and send shockwaves through German football. Iconic stadiums such as the Olympiastadion in Berlin — home of the prestigious DFB Pokal final — Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, and the Allianz Arena in Munich have all witnessed moments of cup magic that live long in the memory of German football fans.

Atmosphere & Prestige

The DFB Pokal delivers some of the most passionate and atmospheric nights in German football. From the early rounds where underdog clubs pack their grounds with supporters daring to dream, to the electric atmosphere of the final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, the competition generates a unique intensity and excitement that sets it apart from the week-to-week rhythm of league football. The DFB Pokal final in particular is one of the great occasions in the German sporting calendar — a celebration of football, rivalry, and the enduring romance of the cup.

• Germany’s premier domestic cup competition, first played in 1935
• Features 64 clubs from across the German football pyramid
• Knockout format that gives every club the chance to make history
• Culminates in the prestigious DFB Pokal final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion each May

How to Buy DFB Pokal Tickets 2026

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