This is an absolute novelty in the DFB Cup!
The round of 16 in the DFB Cup starts today with the games Paderborn versus Stuttgart and Union Berlin versus Wolfsburg. For the first time there is a completely new distribution of the game dates.
For the first time in the history of the tournament, the round of 16 will be played over four days with eight kick-off times.
Liverpool more dramatic… This Klopp appearance is scary!
The reason is the marketing of the TV rights of the cup by the DFB, which has been in effect since this season until 2025/26. According to the association, this increases its income per season by more than 20 percent.
Three games are broadcast live on ARD and ZDF
Mainz vs Bayern (Wednesday, 8.45 p.m., live on ARD)
Frankfurt vs. Darmstadt (February 7, 8:45 p.m., live on ARD)
Bochum Dortmund (8 February, 8.45 p.m., live on ZDF)
By the way: From the coming season, all four games in the quarter-finals are to be spread over four evenings. The principle will only be used this time in the round of 16 because of the Winter World Cup.