DFB‑Pokal first‑round draw pairs Bayern with VfL Osnabrück
sportsJun 6, 202615104
Bayern Munich will open their 2026/27 DFB-Pokal campaign away at VfL Osnabrück following the first-round draw. Werder Bremen drew fifth-tier Lüneburger SK Hansa, with first-round ties scheduled across 21 to 24 August. RB Leipzig will kick off their competitive season at Regionalliga side Eintracht Trier in the same round. The draw pairs top Bundesliga clubs with lower-division opponents, creating early upset potential and important revenue and exposure for the smaller clubs.