2025/26 DFB Pokal: Bayer 04 travel to face SC Paderborn in second round

Bayer 04 travel to face SC Paderborn in the second round of the 2025/26 DFB Pokal. That was the outcome of the draw at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Sunday, 31 August, with the ties drawn by former referee Dr Felix Brych. The second-round match will be played on either 28 or 29 October. The exact kick-off time is still to be announced.