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ARD and ZDF Lock In DFB-Pokal Openers as Bundesliga Season Gets Underway

Sky remains the full live-rights holder, with select first-round ties available free-to-air.

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Der VfB Stuttgart möchte im DFB-Pokal gegen die aktuelle Mini-Krise ankämpfen.
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Overview

  • Eintracht Braunschweig vs. VfB Stuttgart airs Tuesday, 26 August at 20:45 on ARD, with free streaming via ARD Mediathek and Joyn; Sky also broadcasts the match.
  • SV Wehen Wiesbaden vs. FC Bayern München airs Wednesday, 27 August at 20:45 on ZDF, with streaming via ZDF-Mediathek and pay coverage on Sky.
  • The DFB-Pokal first round spans 15–18 August and 26/27 August, the competition runs to the final on 23 May 2026 in Berlin, and Sky shows all 63 matches live.
  • The 2025/26 Bundesliga opened on 22 August, with champions Bayern Munich starting their title defense by beating RB Leipzig 6:0.
  • In the new rights cycle, Bundesliga coverage remains split with Sky as the primary pay-TV broadcaster, DAZN carrying Sunday fixtures (plus a Saturday conference), and Sat.1 showing select free-TV windows.