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22.02.2026DFB-Pokal

DFB Pokal 2025/26: Bayer 04 at home to Bayern in semis

Bayer 04 will host FC Bayern Munich in the 2025/26 DFB Pokal semi-finals. This was the outcome of the draw held on Sunday 22 February at the ZDF TV studios in Mainz. The Werkself's semi-final match will take place on April 21 or 22. The exact date and time is still to be finalised and is expected to be announced at the end of February.
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“We're delighted we've been drawn at home in the semi-finals. We'll do everything we can at our BayArena to put up a great fight and knock Bayern out,” commented Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. “Our goal is to reach the final in Berlin.”

Bayer 04 will publish specific date and ticket sales details for this cup clash via the club's own media channels as soon as the fixture has been finally scheduled.

In the second semi-final, also an all-Bundesliga encounter, VfB Stuttgart will host SC Freiburg. Both semi-finals will be broadcast on public television (ARD/ZDF) as well as on Sky and its streaming service WOW.

The final takes place on 23 May 2026, at the customary venue of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

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