The highly anticipated draw for the second round of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday evening. Among the notable matchups is a rematch between defending champions Bayern Munich and 1. FC Magdeburg, a tie that promises to evoke memories of a significant upset in German football history.
In the 2000/01 DFB-Pokal, 1. FC Magdeburg, then competing in the 2. Bundesliga, shocked the football world by eliminating Bayern Munich on penalties in the second round. This time, however, the stakes are different as Bayern Munich will host the underdogs at their home ground, the Allianz Arena, on October 27 or 28. The match will be a chance for Magdeburg to recreate their historic triumph, but they will face a formidable challenge against the record champions.
The draw also featured several other intriguing matchups involving Bundesliga teams. Borussia Dortmund is set to host Werder Bremen, while 1. FC Cologne will welcome Union Berlin to their home turf. Additionally, Hamburger SV will take on Eintracht Frankfurt at the Volksparkstadion, and Bundesliga newcomers SC Paderborn will face VfB Stuttgart in another exciting clash.
Notably, the second round will see three teams from lower divisions still in contention. SSV Jeddeloh II, a Regionalliga side that pulled off a stunning 5-2 victory over relegated Bundesliga club Heidenheim in the opening round, will host Hertha BSC. Meanwhile, Rot-Weiss Essen will take on RB Leipzig, and SG Sonnenhof Großaspach will welcome FC Augsburg.
The second-round fixtures are scheduled to take place over the weekend of October 27 and 28, with exact kickoff times to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Fans are eagerly anticipating these matches, especially the rematch between Bayern Munich and 1. FC Magdeburg, as it not only highlights the unpredictability of cup competitions but also serves as a reminder of the rich history and tradition of the DFB-Pokal.
The complete draw for the DFB-Pokal second round is as follows:
SG Sonnenhof Großaspach – FC Augsburg
SSV Jeddeloh II – Hertha BSC
Rot-Weiss Essen – RB Leipzig
FC Cologne – Union Berlin
Dynamo Dresden – Schalke 04
Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen
VfL Bochum – Mainz 05
Hamburger SV – Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Mönchengladbach – Karlsruher SC
Holstein Kiel – Hoffenheim
Bayer Leverkusen – 1. FC Nürnberg
Hannover 96 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern
SC Paderborn – VfB Stuttgart
SC Freiburg – VfL Wolfsburg
SV Elversberg – Darmstadt 98
Bayern Munich – 1. FC Magdeburg
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