This will be the fourth DFB Cup tie between the two Bundesliga rivals. The previous meeting was in the quarter-finals of the 2019/20 season with the Werkself Women winning 3-2 after extra time.
Bayer 04 beat second division RB Leipzig 3-1 in the second round to qualify for the Round of 16; TSG went through to the next round with a 5-0 win at Regional League FC Würzburger Kickers.
The Round of 16 ties will be played on 30 and 31 October. Sky will broadcast a top game in each round.
Turbine Potsdam vs FC Köln
SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg
Bayer 04 vs TSG Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Werder Bremen vs SC Sand
Karlsruher SC vs FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Sportfreunde Siegen vs SV Henstedt-Ulzburg
Hamburg SV vs SGS Essen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen welcomes a new official member to the Sponsors’ Club at the start of the 2026/27 campaign. KKV Kabelverlegung GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its existing partnership and will, with immediate effect, act as a supporter of the Bundesliga club at the second-highest partner level, just below the premium tier. As an official partner in the Sponsors’ Club, KKV will now enjoy significantly enhanced visibility during Werkself matches at the BayArena. The new contract is initially valid until 30 June 2028.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen has extended the existing partnership agreement with EDO Personalservice GmbH and, at the same time, expanded its collaboration with the Cologne-based company. The official partner in the Business Club has been upgraded within Bayer 04’s partner network. The revised and enhanced support for the club has initially been agreed for two years, running until 30 June 2028.
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Video games developer Electronic Arts (EA), in collaboration with the Bundesliga, has announced the six nominees for the Bundesliga ‘Player of the Month’ award for September – Bayer 04’s Miguel Gutiérrez has made it into this select group after just four Bundesliga matches. Fans of the Black and Reds can vote from now until Sunday 27 September (23:59 CEST).
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Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
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