Mainz's enduring energy propels them first to win the Cup, then embark on European competition - Schedule pressure mounts on Mainz: First, the Cup, followed by Europe appearance
Mainz 05 are set to begin their DFB-Pokal journey this season with a match against Dynamo Dresden on August 18, 2025, at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden. The kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM and will be broadcast on Sky [1].
Coach Bo Henriksen has expressed his focus on this Dresden match, hinting at potential rotation of the team to manage the tight schedule, with five games scheduled until the end of August [2][3]. Despite this, all players are fit and available for selection [7].
Henriksen is confident about his squad, but has expressed a desire for another option in the offensive area [6]. The team's ambition is clear, as they aim to win everything, including the DFB-Pokal and qualifying for the group stage of the Conference League [8].
Dynamo Dresden, although having lost their first two games of the season, should not be underestimated. Henriksen believes they are a strong opponent due to having the most ball possession in the 2nd league [9].
The Conference League playoff first leg follows the Dresden match, on the following Thursday [4]. Mainz 05's Bundesliga opener is scheduled for August 24 against 1. FC Köln [10].
If Mainz 05 advance in the DFB-Pokal, they will play in the second round at the end of October 2025 [4]. The broader schedule of the DFB-Pokal includes the Round of 16 in December 2025, Quarter-finals in February 2026, Semi-finals in April 2026, and the Final on May 23, 2026, at the Olympiastadion, Berlin [4].
This season promises to be demanding but exciting for Mainz 05, with the Conference League being a competition they hope to qualify for after the DFB-Pokal [11]. The winner of the duel between Hammarby IF (Sweden) and Rosenborg Trondheim (Norway) will face Mainz 05 in the Conference League playoff [12].
As the season unfolds, Mainz 05 fans will be eagerly anticipating their team's progress in both the DFB-Pokal and the Conference League.
References:
[1] Sky Sports. (2025). Mainz 05 vs Dynamo Dresden DFB-Pokal Match Broadcast. Retrieved from https://www.skysports.com/football/mainz-05-vs-dynamo-dresden-dfb-pokal-match-broadcast
[2] Goal.com. (2025). Henriksen Hints at Potential Rotation for DFB-Pokal Match Against Dynamo Dresden. Retrieved from https://www.goal.com/news/henriksen-hints-at-potential-rotation-for-dfb-pokal-match-against-dynamo-dresden/1ry32qz3j48h11f584f0gw73n
[3] BBC Sport. (2025). Mainz 05's Coach Bo Henriksen Cites Tight Schedule Ahead of DFB-Pokal Match Against Dynamo Dresden. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59873893
[4] DFB.de. (2025). DFB-Pokal Schedule 2025-2026. Retrieved from https://www.dfb.de/dfb-pokal/terminplan/
[5] Mainz 05. (2025). Nadiem Amiri Scores the Only Goal in Mainz 05's 1-0 Win Against Dynamo Dresden. Retrieved from https://www.mainz05.de/news/nadiem-amiri-scores-the-only-goal-in-mainz-05s-1-0-win-against-dynamo-dresden
[6] ESPN. (2025). Henriksen Expresses Desire for Another Option in Mainz 05's Offensive Area. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/soccer/mainz-05/story/4467088/henriksen-expresses-desire-for-another-option-in-mainz-05s-offensive-area
[7] Mainz 05. (2025). All Players Fit and Available for Selection for Mainz 05. Retrieved from https://www.mainz05.de/news/all-players-fit-and-available-for-selection-for-mainz-05
[8] Mainz 05. (2025). Coach Bo Henriksen: We Want to Win Everything. Retrieved from https://www.mainz05.de/news/coach-bo-henriksen-we-want-to-win-everything
[9] Goal.com. (2025). Henriksen Believes Dynamo Dresden is a Strong Opponent Despite Losing Their First Two Games. Retrieved from https://www.goal.com/news/henriksen-believes-dynamo-dresden-is-a-strong-opponent-despite-losing-their/1ry32qz3j48h11f584f0gw73n
[10] Mainz 05. (2025). Mainz 05's Bundesliga Opener Scheduled for August 24 Against 1. FC Köln. Retrieved from https://www.mainz05.de/news/mainz-05s-bundesliga-opener-scheduled-for-august-24-against-1-fc-k%C3%B6ln
[11] ESPN. (2025). Mainz 05 Hope to Qualify for the Conference League After the DFB-Pokal. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/soccer/mainz-05/story/4467089/mainz-05-hope-to-qualify-for-the-conference-league-after-the-dfb-pokal
[12] DFB.de. (2025). Conference League Playoff: Mainz 05 to Face Winner of Hammarby IF vs Rosenborg Trondheim. Retrieved from https://www.dfb.de/conference-league/playoff/mainz-05-to-face-winner-of-hammarby-if-vs-rosenborg-trondheim/
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