German Cup draw sets up blockbuster clashes between Frankfurt, Dortmund and Leipzig

The draw for the round of 16 of the 2026/27 German Cup has produced several high-profile encounters, with Eintracht Frankfurt set to host Borussia Dortmund in one of the standout ties. Bayer Leverkusen will also face a tough test after being paired with RB Leipzig.

Frankfurt against Dortmund is particularly notable, as the two clubs will renew their rivalry in a repeat of the 2017 German Cup final. Meanwhile, Leverkusen and Leipzig will meet in the only other tie featuring two Bundesliga sides.

Defending champions Bayern Munich received a home draw against Hertha Berlin, who currently compete in the second division. Bayern will therefore have the opportunity to continue their cup campaign in front of their own supporters.

Last season's runners-up Stuttgart will welcome Dynamo Dresden, while Borussia Mönchengladbach have been drawn against Darmstadt. The remaining fixtures will see Kaiserslautern take on Freiburg, Holstein Kiel face Cologne and Bochum meet Augsburg.

All eight round-of-16 matches are scheduled to take place on 1 and 2 December 2026. The quarter-finals will follow in February, with the final set for 29 May at Berlin's Olympiastadion.