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10th Finaltag der Amateure Confirmed for May 24 with Nationwide Broadcast

The landmark event will showcase 20 German state cup finals, with scheduling adjustments for Westfalen and Saarland due to overlapping commitments.

Pokal Finaltag der Amateure
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Overview

  • The 10th Finaltag der Amateure will air live on ARD and sportschau.de on May 24, 2025, starting at 12:00 UTC, featuring nearly eight hours of amateur football coverage.
  • The event includes 20 state cup finals split across four kick-off times (12:30, 14:30, 16:30, and 17:30) and three live TV conferences, with 15 matches streamed in full online.
  • Winners of each state final secure qualification for the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal, providing amateur teams a direct pathway to the national competition.
  • The Westfalen final was rescheduled to May 29 due to Arminia Bielefeld'sDFB-Pokal final appearance, while the Saarland final's date remains pending based on 1. FC Saarbrücken's promotion playoff prospects.
  • DFB Vice President Peter Frymuth highlighted the event’s 10th anniversary as a proud milestone, celebrating its role in promoting grassroots football.