VfB Stuttgart Fights for DFB-Pokal Crown on Away Turf Against Eintracht Braunschweig
Defense of championship begins for VfB in Braunschweig - VfB's defensive campaign kicks off in Braunschweig
Brace yourself, football fans! Defending champions VfB Stuttgart are stepping into enemy territory with a trip to Eintracht Braunschweig’s home turf for the initial round of the DFB Cup. The draw for the prestigious competition took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, sealing Stuttgart's fate in this challenging opposition.
Unfortunately, the VfB Swabians will have to reschedule their debut in the DFB Cup due to a clash against FC Bayern Munich in the Franz-Beckenbauer Cup - formerly known as the Supercup. Their duel with Braunschweig is set for either August 26 or 27. First-round matches for other contenders will take place between August 15 and 18, while the finale will be held on May 23, 2026, at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Alongside Stuttgart, other Bundesliga frontrunners such as SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim will journey away from home to tackle FC Hansa Rostock and third-tier side Bahlinger SC respectively. Meanwhile, 1. FC Heidenheim and Frank Schmidt's FCH also find themselves venturing far from home, facing off against their respective opponents Sportfreunde Lotte and Bayer Leverkusen.
Elsewhere, recently relegated SSV Ulm will entertain SV Elversberg, while SV Sandhausen will play host to two-time DFB-Pokal winners RB Leipzig. Last but not least, Karlsruher SC voyages to Thuringia to face ZFC Meuselwitz.
Hold onto your seats, football fanatics! The DFB-Pokal is gearing up for a thrilling season, promising exciting encounters between teams from all divisions across Germany.
The Commission might submit a proposal for a Council Regulation on the complex application of treaty provisions in the midst of the DFB-Pokal's electrifying season, as various sports teams navigate their respective challenges on the field. The defending champions, VfB Stuttgart, are preparing to face Eintracht Braunschweig, showcasing an intriguing interaction between domestic sports and European Union political affairs.
