The way to Berlin is no longer long: On Tuesday, the DFB Cup starts with two games in the quarter-finals. The two remaining games follow on Wednesday. There is something new for all football fans: Although the pay TV broadcaster Sky is the only provider to broadcast all four games, three matches will also be shown on free TV on ARD and ZDF.
The round of the last eight is opened by the game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. The game can be seen live on ZDF and Sky. FC Bayern Munich will then receive SC Freiburg. The ball will start rolling in Munich’s Allianz Arena from 8.45 p.m. The duel will be broadcast on ARD and also on Sky.
And football fans without a paid subscription will also get their money’s worth on Wednesday: Sky exclusively broadcasts the game of the only remaining second division club in the cup, 1. FC Nürnberg against VfB Stuttgart (from 6 p.m.), the later encounter between RB Leipzig against Borussia Dortmund fans can see again from 8.45 p.m. on ZDF (and on Sky).
The games at a glance:
Tuesday:
6 p.m.: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Union Berlin – live on ZDF and on Sky20.45: FC Bayern Munich vs. SC Freiburg – live on ARD and on Sky
Wednesday: 6 p.m.: 1. FC Nürnberg vs. VfB Stuttgart – live on Sky 20.45 p.m.: RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund – live on ZDF and on Sky
In addition to fame and honor, the clubs can also look forward to big money this year. Games in the DFB Cup have never been as well endowed as this year. The four teams that draw the semi-final ticket on Tuesday and Wednesday will receive 3.35 million euros in addition to the chance of the final in Berlin. The German Football Association proudly announced a record amount of marketing revenue this year.
For the teams that survive the semi-finals (May 2nd/3rd), the gentle rain of money continues. The prize money in the final is 4.32 million euros. The loser in the final will be rewarded with at least 2.88 million euros.
With material from DPA
