DFB-Pokal Competition Overview

The DFB-Pokal is Germany's premier knockout cup featuring all 64 clubs from Bundesliga down to regional leagues. Single-elimination matches from round one create opportunities for dramatic upsets, with Bayern München and other giants vulnerable to lower-league opponents. No league standings apply—only knockout progression to the Berlin final.

As a knockout competition, the DFB-Pokal doesn't feature traditional standings. Track which teams advance through each round—first round (64 teams), second round (32 teams), round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final at Berlin's Olympiastadion. Home advantage in early rounds often favors underdogs.