Union to Face Opponents on Friday, Hertha Contest Scheduled for Monday (DFB Cup)

Stefan Contends with Tough Away Games in DFB-Pokal

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German Cup: Union on a Friday Battle, Hertha on a Monday Encounter - Union to Face Opponents on Friday, Hertha Contest Scheduled for Monday (DFB Cup)

Supporters of the two prominent football teams in Berlin, Hertha BSC and Union, are up against some tough away matches in the DFB-Pokal. Union, representatives of the Bundesliga, will be facing the challenges posed by regional league team FC Gütersloh on Friday, August 15 (6:00 PM CEST). Hertha, set in the second division, is all geared up for their first-round battle against league rivals Preußen Münster on Monday, August 18 (6:00 PM CEST).

Münster Street Carnival

The city authorities of Münster rejected the prospect of a Saturday or Sunday match due to the ongoing "Münster mittendrin" street carnival. Even though an evening slot was unavailable on Friday, the match was scheduled nevertheless.

"Last season gave us a preview of the hurdles in Münster, and we're fully aware of the situation. Yet, we're excited for the new season, and our primary objective remains to progress to the next phase," Hertha's sporting director Benjamin Weber shared in a club announcement.

Gütersloh Gun Festival

Union Berlin will take on lowly ranked Gütersloh. Given the annual gun festival at Heidewald Stadium, the match has been scheduled for Friday at 6:00 PM CEST. Despite the gun festival setup, the city shooters are mindful of the DFB-Pokal match and have carefully planned for both events to run smoothly that weekend. Public fan groups had threatened to boycott the match if it were relocated to another stadium.

Enrichment Data:- The 2025/26 DFB-Pokal first-round match between Union Berlin and FC Gütersloh is set for Friday, 15 August 2025, commencing at 6:00 PM CEST. Union Berlin, a Bundesliga team, will face the fourth-tier club FC Gütersloh in their home ground[1].

• The Hertha BSC vs. Preußen Münster match will happen on Monday, 18 August 2025, starting at 6:00 PM CEST. This confrontation pits Hertha Berlin against Preußen Münster in the first round of the DFB-Pokal[2].

In essence:- Union Berlin vs. FC Gütersloh: Friday, 15 August 2025, 6:00 PM CEST- Hertha BSC vs. Preußen Münster: Monday, 18 August 2025, 6:00 PM CEST[1][2].

1. Union Berlin, despite the annual gun festival at their home stadium, will adhere to their community policy and ensure the DFB-Pokal match against FC Gütersloh on Friday, August 15, 2025, runs smoothly for both events.
2. The sports department of Hertha BSC is preparing for their vocational training program, not letting the challenges in Münster hinder their professional development, even as they gear up for the DFB-Pokal first-round match against Preußen Münster on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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