Collection: DFB Cup

The DFB-Pokal is the most important national football cup competition in Germany, held annually by the German Football Association (DFB) since 1935. Teams from all leagues, from the Bundesliga to the amateur leagues, compete in a knockout format. The competition begins with a first round, and the final is traditionally held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League and receives the coveted trophy. The DFB-Pokal is known for its exciting upsets, where even smaller teams can beat major Bundesliga teams.