How to live stream the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal
No matter your allegiance, we know you want to live stream DFB-Pokal cup games in blazing-fast HD, free of buffering or throttling from your ISP, school, or office network. To live stream football securely with ExpressVPN, just follow these easy steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, German fans can connect to a server in Germany to securely live stream the free coverage of DFB-Pokal games on ARD and ZDF.
- Wunderbar!
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How to watch DFB-Pokal for free
Austria
ServusTV
Austrian fans are in luck as they can watch free live streams of DFB-Pokal games with German commentary on ServusTV, allowing them to follow the action on its website or apps for iOS and Android. It’s also possible to cast from a browser to a smart TV using Google Chromecast.
Germany
ARD
Streaming service ARD is a great way for German fans to watch live streams of up to 15 DFB-Pokal games for free throughout the 2024–25 competition. This includes the semi-finals games and the cup final, as well as extensive highlights packages of games at all stages.
ZDF
Meanwhile, ZDF will also allow German fans a way to watch up to 15 DFB-Pokal live streams for free. ZDF will broadcast a selection of games during the season, including both semi-finals and the cup final.
Other ways to live stream DFB-Pokal matches
Australia
Optus Sport
Price: 25 AUD/month or 200 AUD/year
Want to know how to watch DFB-Pokal games in Australia? Fans can watch live and on-demand using Optus Sport, which carries a selection of games at every stage of the German domestic cup. Optus Sport is also the home of England’s Premier League and Women’s Super League.
Note: You may need an Australian phone number and payment method to subscribe.
Canada
DAZN
Price: 25 CAD/month or 200 CAD/year
DAZN is a great way for Canadian soccer fans to live stream games from the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal competition with English commentary. However, DAZN no longer offers a free trial.
Note: You may need a Canadian credit/debit card and postal code (e.g., G1X 2W1, V9N 9C5) to subscribe to DAZN Canada. If you don’t have one, subscribe via PayPal instead. Keep in mind that your DAZN subscription will be locked to Canada and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling.
Germany
Sky Deutschland
Price: 30 EUR/month or 300 EUR/year
In Germany, football fans can watch DFB-Pokal live streams via WOW, Sky’s streaming service WOW is a great way for soccer fans to follow Germany’s Bundesliga and England’s Premier League, too.
Note: You may need a German payment method to subscribe.
United States
ESPN+
Price: 11 USD/month
ESPN+ will air at least 40 games from the DFB-Pokal competition exclusively for American fans to live stream in the United States—including the semi-finals and the final. Fans can watch live streams of select games online through its online platform and apps for iOS, Android, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, and smart TVs.
How to watch DFB-Pokal games on all your streaming devices
With an ExpressVPN subscription, soccer fans can live stream DFB-Pokal matches on many devices, from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and their TV.
When will the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal start?
The 2024–25 DFB-Pokal season begins August 16, 2024, and ends on May 24, 2025, with the cup final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.
2024–25 DFB-Pokal schedule
You can find key dates from the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal competition below.
| Date | Match |
| August 16–19 and 27–28, 2024 | First round |
| October 29–30, 2024 | Second round |
| December 3–4, 2024 | Round of 16 |
| February 4–5 and 25–26, 2025 | Quarter-finals |
| April 1–2, 2025 | Semi-finals |
| May 24, 2025 | Final |
What teams are in the DFB-Pokal in 2024–25?
A total of 64 teams will compete in the DFB-Pokal, including all teams from the previous year’s Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, as well as the top four clubs in 3. Liga. An additional 24 cup winners of the regional football associations also qualify.
Recent DFB-Pokal winners
| Year | Winner |
| 2013–14 | Bayern Munich (17th title) |
| 2014–15 | VfL Wolfsburg (First title) |
| 2015–16 | Bayern Munich (18th title) |
| 2016–17 | Borussia Dortmund (Fourth title) |
| 2017–18 | Eintracht Frankfurt (Fifth title) |
| 2018–19 | Bayern Munich (19th title) |
| 2019–20 | Bayern Munich (20th title) |
| 2020–21 | Borussia Dortmund (Fifth title) |
| 2021–22 | RB Leipzig (First title) |
| 2022–23 | RB Leipzig (Second title) |
| 2023–24 | Bayer Leverkusen (Second title) |
| 2024–25 | TBD |
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FAQ: About DFB-Pokal live streams
Can I use a VPN to watch the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal from another country?
Some users watch the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal by connecting to a VPN server in a country other than their own, but doing so may violate copyright or the streaming service’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a privacy and security tool, and using it to circumvent copyright is against our Terms of Service. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all relevant terms and laws.
Should I use a free VPN to watch DFB-Pokal matches?
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Can I live stream DFB-Pokal games for free?
Yes, DFB-Pokal games are available to live stream free on ServusTV in Austria and ARD and ZDF in Germany.
What TV channels are DFB-Pokal games on?
DFB-Pokal games will air on ESPN+ in the United States, DAZN in Canada, Optus Sport in Australia, ServusTV in Austria, and ARD, ZDF, and Sky Deutschland in Germany.
Can I watch DFB-Pokal games with an app?
Yes, fans can watch DFB-Pokal live streams on the official apps for ESPN+ (United States), DAZN (Canada), Optus Sport (Australia), ServusTV (Austria), and ARD, ZDF, and Sky Deutschland (Germany).
Can I watch the DFB-Pokal cup final on YouTube?
No, you cannot live stream the DFB-Pokal cup final on YouTube, however match highlights will be available for several games throughout the competition on its official YouTube channel.
Who is the most successful DFB-Pokal team?
As of 2024, Bayern Munich is the most successful team in the DFB-Pokal with 20 German domestic cup titles. Bayer Leverkusen is the current holder, winning its first title in the 2023–24 final against Kaiserslautern.
Can I stream the DFB-Pokal on my computer?
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