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2026/27 DFB Cup overview: Fixtures, results and draws

21-08-2026 20:00 via bundesliga.com

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Red text = Bundesliga 2 club
Italics = 3. Liga or lower
First-round fixtures and results
Friday, 21 August
6pm CEST kick-offs unless stated
Preußen Münster 1-2 Karlsruhe
Waldhof Mannheim vs. Kaiserslautern
St. Tönis 0-11 Eintracht Frankfurt
Hansa Rostock vs. VfB Stuttgart (8.45pm CEST)
Saturday, 22 August
3.30pm CEST kick-offs unless stated
Energie Cottbus vs. Augsburg (1pm CEST)
Wehen Wiesbaden vs. Bayer Leverkusen (1pm CEST)
Erzgebirge Aue vs. H

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Michael Olise looks to break new ground with Bayern Munich after historic FIFA World Cup

21-08-2026 16:00 via bundesliga.com

Watching a world-class footballer at the peak of their powers is one thing, but seeing one whose star just keeps on rising and seemingly knows no limit is another - and that is the category Olise is in after a truly stunning past 12 months for Bayern and France.
The wing wizard was simply unplayable for stretches of 2025/26 as he propelled Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Cup double with a mammoth 15 goals and 19 assists.

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Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel and Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer set to star in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

21-08-2026 14:00 via bundesliga.com

Bayern and Dortmund each have players who can decide matches on their own. While the reigning Bundesliga champions will look to Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz to win this weekend’s match-up, BVB have Serhou Guirassy and new boy Konstantinos Karetsas waiting to pounce.
However, the men between the sticks could play a key role, and there are few better in world football, never mind the Bundesliga, than Neuer and Kobel, who are both crucial members of their respective sides&rs

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Ellyes Skhiri re-joins Cologne from Eintracht Frankfurt

21-08-2026 13:00 via bundesliga.com

Ellyes Skhiri, 31, previously made 133 competitive appearances for the Billy Goats across a four-year spell between 2019 and 2023, during which he scored in the 2021 relegation play-off to keep the club up before competing in the 2022/23 UEFA Conference League.
“We’ve known Ellyes very well for many years. In building our squad, it was important for us to not just bring in sporting quality but also experience and leadership. Ellyes perfectly fits the profile we were looking for,&rdqu

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Edmond Tapsoba appointed new Bayer Leverkusen captain

21-08-2026 13:00 via bundesliga.com

Tapsoba, who joined the Werkself in 2020, takes over the armband from Robert Andrich, with new head coach Carles Martínez choosing to go in another direction. He named Schick as vice-captain.
Martínez said: "We made the decision this week, and I spoke to the team about it. Eddy and Patrik are two players who have been at the club for many years. Eddy connects well with everybody - with the rest of the team, the fans and with me."

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Hannover's away kit named Bundesliga 2's best for 2026/27!

21-08-2026 12:00 via bundesliga.com

>>> All 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 jerseys
Kaiserslautern had already beaten Nuremberg in the final to be crowned Bundesliga 2 Kit Kings for their home strip this season, but they both went out in the second round in voting for the best away look.
This time it came down to Hannover and Bochum to determine the division's most stylish travellers, with the Red Shorts coming out on top to take the honour.

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Karim Coulibaly leaves Werder Bremen for Strasbourg

21-08-2026 10:00 via bundesliga.com

The 20-year-old central defender departs after two years at the club, having joined from Hamburg in the summer of 2024.
Speaking upon the announcement, Bremen managing director of football Clemens Fritz said, "Karim is a prime example of the path we have chosen: signing young, promising players and creating value with them. He has made exemplary use of his opportunity with us and developed into a regular starter in the Bundesliga. Even though his departure is a difficult one for us from a sporti

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The history of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: records, goals and all matches

21-08-2026 09:00 via bundesliga.com

>>> Bayern beat Stuttgart to lift the 2025 Supercup!
The Supercup previously existed between 1987 and 1996, but was organised by the DFB (German FA). It was then replaced by the Ligapokal (League Cup) until the DFL re-introduced the Supercup in 2010.
Ahead of the 2025 edition, it was renamed the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in memory of the German football great, who died in January 2024, aged 78.

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Felix Nmecha: Borussia Dortmund's midfield lynchpin ready to lead

20-08-2026 22:21 via bundesliga.com

Nmecha has long since been viewed as one of Germany’s most talented central midfielders. He was just 18 when he made his senior debut for Manchester City, then reigning English Premier League champions, and helped the club win the U21 Premier League title.
His time at Wolfsburg, from 2021 to 2023, allowed him to showcase his impressive physical and technical abilities regularly, and within just two seasons he was on the move to Dortmund as the Black-Yellows attempted to replace Jude Bellin

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Matthias Ginter double as Freiburg come from behind in Motherwell

20-08-2026 21:37 via bundesliga.com

Motherwell 1-3 Freiburg
Goals: 1-0 Charles-Cook 2’, 1-1 Ginter 28’, 1-2 Ginter (pen.) 65’, 1-3 Goto 90'+6
Sent off: Moorman 64’
Julian Schuster’s side got off to the worst possible start when they went 1-0 down after just 69 seconds. Emmanuel Longelo was afforded too much time and space down the Motherwell left before crossing inside for Regan Charles-Cook to prod in from close range.
Freiburg improved thereafter and deservedly found an equaliser close to the half-h

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Saïd El Mala confirms Cologne stay and announces new shirt number

20-08-2026 19:18 via bundesliga.com

El Mala had seemed set for a move to Cologne's Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund this summer, with the two clubs holding talks. However, BVB managing director Lars Ricken revealed that, while the teams had discussed a transfer, the Billy Goats rejected the Black-Yellows' final offer, ending the latter's interest as a result.
In a video shared on Cologne's social media channels on Thursday, the 19-year-old has confirmed he will stay with the club for the 2026/27 campaign, while also reveal

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The new boys: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's new signings ahead of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

20-08-2026 18:19 via bundesliga.com

Although the 2026 FIFA World Cup dominated the headlines over the summer, the decision-makers at Bundesliga clubs had their eyes set on boosting their squads already full of talent.
Last season’s top two were no exception. But who are the fresh faces supporters can look forward to seeing for the first time at Signal Iduna Park this weekend? Let’s take a look…

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Bayern Munich unveil new third kit for 2026/27

20-08-2026 17:15 via bundesliga.com

A striking purple number, the new shirt incorporates a visual nod to four iconic moments from Bayern's history:
Franz Beckenbauer at the pinnacle of European football, Arjen Robben’s goal in the 2013 Champions League final, Oliver Kahn’s penalty save in Milan in 2001 and Patrik Andersson’s legendary last-gasp free-kick to clinch the Bundesliga title in the same year.

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More freedom in Fantasy Manager

20-08-2026 17:00 via bundesliga.com

Fantasy Manager is receiving a major tactical update for the 2026/27 season. The previously fixed squad structure is being relaxed, allowing managers to better tailor their 15-man roster to their preferred formation and strategy.
A full squad will still consist of exactly 13 outfield players and two goalkeepers. However, there will be more flexible limits for the other positions: managers can sign four to six defenders, four to six midfielders, and two to four forwards. This makes it possi

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Cassiano Kiala: Who is the centre-back who became Bayern Munich's second-youngest player ever?

20-08-2026 16:04 via bundesliga.com

Cassiano Kiala
Age: 17 (born 11 January 2009)
Club: Bayern Munich
Position: Centre-back
Country: Germany (18 youth caps)
Stats correct as of 20 August 2026
Key stats
Kiala has only been with Bayern for two years, having joined from Hertha Berlin in 2024. He immediately became an important part of the U17 side, making 21 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign as well as playing in all three matches of the Bundesliga finals tournament, where Bayern lost to Bayer Leverkusen in the l

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Bundesliga Man of the Match awards get bigger in second season

20-08-2026 14:00 via bundesliga.com

Fans will continue to decide which player wins the vote – and will receive the new Man of the Match award after the final whistle.
How does the Man of the Match vote work?
For all Bundesliga matches this season, fans can vote for their favourite player in the respective live blog on the official Bundesliga app. Voting starts as usual in the 86th minute of each match and ends with the final whistle – then the official Man of the Match is determined.
We don't just want your votes in t

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Freiburg face Motherwell in UEFA Conference League play-off round

20-08-2026 13:37 via bundesliga.com

The Black Forest outfit reached the final of last season's Europa League, which they lost to Aston Villa, and secured their Conference League spot on the the final of the Bundesliga campaign. It has been a busy summer at the Europa-Park Stadion, with Mio Backhaus and Keisuke Gotō amongst the new arrivals, while last season's breakout star Johan Manzambi has departed for Aston Villa. They have performed well so far in pre-season, winning three and losing one of their four matches.
Speaking i

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Bayern Munich and NHL announce partnership

20-08-2026 12:13 via bundesliga.com

Fan engagement is at the heart of the partnership, which forms part of the NHL’s long-term international growth strategy in Germany.
Bayern board member for marketing and sales, Rouven Kasper, said: “FC Bayern is renowned for constantly breaking the mould – and we are very excited about this special partnership with the NHL. By developing ideas together with one of the most tradition-steeped leagues in world sport, the connection of our respective regions will create uniqu

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Borussia Mönchengladbach sign Japanese defender Ko Itakura from Ajax

20-08-2026 10:28 via bundesliga.com

Itakura, who played 80 times for the Foals across all competitions between 2022 and 2025, has put pen to paper on a four-year deal through to 2030.
“We were already considering bringing Ko Itakura back to Borussia over the winter,” said Gladbach’s head of sport Rouven Schröder. “We are delighted to have signed a player that brings exactly the experience and quality that we were looking for following Nico Elvedi’s departure.
“The fact that we found all tha

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How Borussia Dortmund might line up in the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich

19-08-2026 18:12 via bundesliga.com

Defensively, Kovač is unlikely to spring any surprises on Saturday evening, with the absences of Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can leaving him with relatively few options at the back. Things are a little less clear-cut at the other end of the pitch, though, with several promising youngsters putting themselves in the picture in pre-season.
Here are Kovač’s biggest selection dilemmas ahead of the first Klassiker of the 2026/27 campaign…
Watch: Dortmund city & stadium tour

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How Bayern Munich might line up in the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund

19-08-2026 17:25 via bundesliga.com

Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Tom Bischof and Konrad Laimer were all rested in Tuesday’s 4-2 win at Bundesliga 2 side Heidenheim, while Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano were only given 30 minutes on their return from extended post-World Cup breaks.
Neuer and Kimmich are expected to start in the first Klassiker of the 2026/27 campaign, but even if the likes of Kane and Olise have to settle for a place on the bench, Kompany still has a wealth of talent to choose from. Here are t

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Nico Elvedi leaves Borussia Mönchengladbach for Leeds United

19-08-2026 14:16 via bundesliga.com

Elvedi joined Gladbach as an 18-year-old from his hometown club FC Zürich in 2015 and soon cut a dominant figure at the heart of their defence.
He remained a near ever-present for over a decade in the Bundesliga, totalling 318 appearances while scoring 15 goals. He also made 17 UEFA Champions League appearances as well as playing 24 times in the DFB Cup and five times in the Europa League for the club.

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Vincenzo Grifo extends contract with Freiburg

19-08-2026 13:25 via bundesliga.com

Freiburg’s record goalscorer with 108 strikes in all competitions, Grifo has racked up 360 competitive appearances for Die Breisgauer since joining the club for the first time in 2015.
The 33-year-old captained Freiburg on their first European final appearance last season, donning the armband as Julian Schuster’s side lost the UEFA Europa League showpiece to Aston Villa in Istanbul.
Watch: All Grifo's goals and assists in 2025/26

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Hamburg snap up defender Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United

19-08-2026 12:10 via bundesliga.com

The Belgian centre-back joins on a until the end of the 2026/27 campaign, and returns to the German top flight a year after departing Wolfsburg for England.
Bornauw has also represent Cologne in the Bundesliga, making a total of 140 appearances in the division across his time at both clubs. He also has four Belgium caps to his name and adds depth to Hamburg’s defensive ranks ahead of the new season. Bornauw made 12 Premier League appearances for Leeds last season as they secured a 14t

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Jamal Musiala reveals neurological dysfunction after on-field incident in Bayern Munich friendly against Heidenheim

18-08-2026 20:06 via bundesliga.com

Musiala appeared to collapse off the ball in Bayern's friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday, but was part of Vincent Kompany's squad for the team's final warm-up game of the summer against Heidenheim on Tuesday.
However, just minutes after coming off the bench in the second half, he was forced off again, accompained by medical staff.

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EA FC27 Ratings Reveal: The Bundesliga youngsters with the biggest increase

18-08-2026 19:03 via bundesliga.com

Aleksandar Pavlović
Rating increase: 73 to 83 (+10)
Combining pinpoint passing, tremendous work rate and an ability to dictate tempo, Bayern Munich's Pavlović is swiftly becoming the complete midfielder.
A Bundesliga and DFB Cup winner in 2025/26, the 22-year-old has developed an excellent knack for engineering space while oozing composure under pressure. His 10-point rise is a testament to his performances at the heart of Bayern’s midfield, where he’s developed a flourishi

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Niclas Füllkrug: Who is the veteran striker heading back to Werder Bremen?

18-08-2026 14:44 via bundesliga.com

Niclas Füllkrug
Age: 33 (born 9 February 1993)
Club: Werder Bremen (on loan from West Ham)
Position: Striker
Country: Germany (24 caps/ 14 goals)
Stats correct as of 18 August 2026
Key statsWhen Füllkrug joined English side West Ham United in 2024, he had just enjoyed one of the best campaigns of his career for club and country. The striker ended that season with 12 goals and eight league assists for Borussia Dortmund, but it was in the Champions League where he made his biggest contri

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Niclas Füllkrug returns to Werder Bremen on loan from West Ham United

18-08-2026 14:15 via bundesliga.com

Füllkrug, 33, returns to Bremen for a third stint, having plundered 49 goals in 124 competitive appearances across his first two spells, helping Die Grünweißen achieve promotion back to the Bundesliga in 2022.
“I’ve never made a secret of the fact that Werder is a very special club for me,” Füllkrug, who made his Bremen debut as an 18-year-old in January 2012, said. “It was important to me to play for Werder again. The talks with the club officials we

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Niclas Füllkrug returns to Werder Bremen from West Ham United

18-08-2026 14:15 via bundesliga.com

Füllkrug, 33, returns to Bremen for a third stint, having plundered 49 goals in 124 competitive appearances across his first two spells, helping Die Grünweißen back to the Bundesliga in 2022, where they’ve been ever-present since.
Returning to the club that handed him his Bundesliga debut in January 2012 under Thomas Schaaf as an 18-year-old, Füllkrug said: “I’ve never made a secret of the fact that Werder is a very special club for me [... ] It was im

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Vote for your Bundesliga 2 away Kit Kings for 2026/27!

18-08-2026 11:57 via bundesliga.com

>>> All 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 away jerseys
The first round of voting has concluded and now nine teams remain! Three more rounds are to follow to determine your winner in the coming days.
Kaiserslautern have already beaten Nuremberg in the final this summer to be crowned Bundesliga 2 Kit Kings for their home strip this season. But will they retain their crown when it comes to the away jerseys? You decide!

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