Overview

• Sky will broadcast all 63 DFB-Pokal men's matches live per season, continuing its partnership with the DFB since 2008.
• Fifteen men's matches per season will remain available on Free-TV, split between ARD and ZDF, while a second Free-TV partner is yet to be determined.
• Sky will also air eleven women's DFB-Pokal matches per season, with five additional games shown free-to-air by ARD/ZDF, increasing visibility for the women's competition.
• Highlight rights are distributed among multiple broadcasters, including RTL, Sport1, DAZN, kicker, ARD, ZDF, and Sky.
• The DFB rejected bids for one Free-TV package and will engage in further negotiations with potential partners.