The dates and kick-off times for the 16 matches in the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup)!

We have known the 32 clubs qualified for the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal since Wednesday, 2 September, and the draw took place on Saturday, 5 September.

The final match of the 1st round of the German Cup featured an exceptional tifo from VfL Osnabrück supporters against Bayern Munich: a roller coaster. The Osnabrück supporters created a roller-coaster display to represent the history of their club, with carriages moving up and down. An extraordinary stand display that went around the world.

The DFB-Pokal is often the stage for spectacular displays in the stands, making it a competition highly appreciated by supporters.

The 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal will be played on Tuesday, 27 and Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Here are the dates and kick-off times for all 16 matches.

The complete schedule for the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

• 18:00: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach – FC Augsburg
• 18:00: Rot-Weiss Essen – RB Leipzig
• 18:00: VfL Bochum – 1. FSV Mainz 05
• 18:00: Hamburger SV – Eintracht Frankfurt
• 20:45: 1. FC Köln – 1. FC Union Berlin
• 20:45: Borussia Dortmund – SV Werder Bremen
• 20:45: Borussia Mönchengladbach – Karlsruher SC
• 20:45: SV Elversberg – SV Darmstadt 98

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

• 18:00: SSV Jeddeloh II – Hertha BSC
• 18:00: SG Dynamo Dresden – FC Schalke 04
• 18:00: SC Paderborn 07 – VfB Stuttgart
• 18:00: SC Freiburg – VfL Wolfsburg
• 20:45: Holstein Kiel – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
• 20:45: Bayer 04 Leverkusen – 1. FC Nürnberg
• 20:45: Hannover 96 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• 20:45: FC Bayern München – 1. FC Magdeburg

If you want to attend a match from this 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal or a league match, visit the page of your chosen stadium on stadiumtraveller.com. For each stadium, we share ticketing information, practical information, tips, recommendations and more.