Watch the 2021-22 DFB-Pokal live online
The second round of DFB Pokal will take place on October 26 and 27. Two teams from the fourth tier of German football still remain in the tournament, with Babelsberg facing a mammoth task against RB Leipzig and Münster taking on Hertha BSC. 1860 Munich, Osnabrück, and Mannheim (all third division) have realistic underdog chances in their match-ups.
But while there are some surprising results every year, defending champion Borussia Dortmund has a winnable home game against second-division FC Ingolstadt. This game will be one of two live matches on German free TV. The other is the classic clash of Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich on Wednesday—an exciting encounter, especially since the two teams drew 1-1 on the opening day of the Bundesliga.
Live stream the 2021-22 DFB-Pokal with ExpressVPN and get ready to enjoy German football in secure, buffer-free HD. You can even watch the games for free, as select matches are available on ARD (in German), and services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and fuboTV offer free trials. Below you’ll find all the best options to watch live coverage of the cup.
How to Live Stream German DFB-Pokal
Streaming the cup only takes a few simple steps:
1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, if you’d like to see an American broadcast, connect to a server in the U.S. like New York or Seattle.
3. Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like ARD and ESPN, and find the event you want to watch.
4. Tune in and enjoy!
Where to watch DFB-Pokal?
ARD (Live stream DFB-Pokal free)
Price: Free
ARD will broadcast nine DFB-Pokal matches per season (including the semifinals and the final) live and for free. This stream is in German.
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ESPN 2
Price: 10 USD/month and up
You can tune in to the DFB-Pokal live on ESPN 2. You can watch the ESPN stream using a variety of free trials on fuboTV, Sling TV Orange, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. (DirecTV Now does not offer a free trial).
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Watch German football highlights on YouTube
Catch up with the action and the best goals from every game on the official Bundesliga YouTube channel and the official German Football YouTube channel. The latter also provides live coverage of select DFB-Pokal games.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location where YouTube is available.
- Head to the official Bundesliga YouTube channel or the official German football YouTube channel.
- Golazoooo!
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2021-22 German football schedule
| Date | Event |
| August 13, 2021 – May 14, 2022 | 2021-22 Bundesliga |
| August, 2021 – May, 2022 | 2021-22 DFB-Pokal |
2021-2022 DFB-Pokal season
The 2021-22 DFB-Pokal runs from August 6, 2021 to May 21, 2022. Games usually kick off at 12:30 p.m. or 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who won the DFB-Pokal Final 2021
Earlier this year on May 13, Borussia Dortmund claimed victory in the final with a three goal advantage against RB Leipzig at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Borussia Dortmund then featured in the 2021 edition of the DFL-Supercup at the start of the 2021-22 season, facing the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. By default, the team who wins the DFB-Pokal each year also earns qualification for the UEFA Europa League.
Which teams are you hoping to see in the finals this year? Leave your predictions in the comment section below!
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