Germany DFB Pokal

DFB-Pokal betting at 1xBet for football fans

The DFB-Pokal runs as a single-elimination cup. Sixty-four teams enter the draw under the Deutscher Fußball-Bund to contest the trophy. You can follow the 2026–27 edition and check DFB-Pokal odds at 1xBet for pre-match and live betting options.

What is the DFB-Pokal football cup

The DFB-Pokal is Germany's premier football cup competition. It sits above all domestic league play in importance for a knockout title. From start to finish, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund runs the entire event. You follow this tournament because every match decides who stays and who goes home.

There are no points tables or second chances once the final whistle blows. A single loss ends your campaign. The format creates high stakes for any stake placed on a specific tie. Across the German football landscape, the competition draws teams into one unified bracket.

This format makes the outright market particularly volatile as underdogs can run deep. You need to understand how the knockout rules work before you pick a winner. The governing body sets all the regulations that define the event's path. These details matter when you review form ahead of a wager. The table below summarises the core facts for the competition.

Table 1 — DFB-Pokal key facts

Specification	Detail
Sport	Football
Season	2026–27
Format	Cup
Teams	64
Governing body	Deutscher Fußball-Bund
Title holder	Bayern Munich
Also listed as	Germany DFB Pokal

Format and teams in the German cup

The cup runs on 64 teams. Each season, the Germany DFB Pokal kicks off with a full round of matches that whittles the field down until only one side remains. Bayern Munich have won a record 21 titles in the tournament's history. Werder Bremen sit next on the list with 6 wins.

Schalke 04, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt all hold 5 cups between them. A draw is possible after regular time, so extra play or penalties decide the winner when the score is level. In the DFB-Pokal, every match is a single elimination affair where one mistake ends the run. You can see the full history of winners ranked by trophies in the table below.

Table 2 — DFB-Pokal clubs by titles won

Team	Titles
Bayern Munich	21
Werder Bremen	6
Schalke 04	5
Borussia Dortmund	5
Eintracht Frankfurt	5
1. FC Köln	4
VfB Stuttgart	4
1. FC Nürnberg	4
Hamburger SV	3
Borussia Mönchengladbach	3
1. FC Kaiserslautern	2
Fortuna Düsseldorf	2
Bayer Leverkusen	2
Karlsruher SC	2
RB Leipzig	2
Dresdner SC	2
1860 Munich	2
Rot-Weiss Essen	1
VfL Wolfsburg	1
KFC Uerdingen 05	1
Hannover 96	1
1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig	1
Kickers Offenbach	1
Rapid Wien	1
Schwarz-Weiss Essen	1
First Vienna	1

Past champions and title holders

Bayern Munich holds the trophy: the club secured its latest title in 2025–26 and now enters the 2026–27 campaign as the defending champion. This dominance is not a new development for the competition. Bayern has been the most successful team since claiming their fourth title back in 1969, accumulating 21 championships across the decades.

The DFB-Pokal history includes more than just the top-flight giants. VfB Eppingen knocked out Hamburger SV in 1974, marking the first time an amateur side eliminated a Bundesliga club. Hertha BSC II later reached the final in 1993 as the first reserve team and third division club to do so. These upsets shape how bettors view DFB-Pokal odds when smaller sides face established favourites.

Away form has also played a role in recent records. Bayern Munich set a mark for consecutive away wins, stretching to 33 matches between 2009 and 2020. The list below captures the most recent champions and their runners-up from the past few seasons.

Table 3 — DFB-Pokal past winners

Season	Champion	Runner-up
2025–26	Bayern Munich	VfB Stuttgart
2024–25	VfB Stuttgart	Arminia Bielefeld
2023–24	Bayer Leverkusen	1. FC Kaiserslautern
2022–23	RB Leipzig	Eintracht Frankfurt
2021–22	RB Leipzig	SC Freiburg
2020–21	Borussia Dortmund	RB Leipzig
2019–20	Bayern Munich	Bayer Leverkusen
2018–19	Bayern Munich	RB Leipzig
2017–18	Eintracht Frankfurt	Bayern Munich
2016–17	Borussia Dortmund	Eintracht Frankfurt
2015–16	Bayern Munich	Borussia Dortmund
2014–15	VfL Wolfsburg	Borussia Dortmund

DFB-Pokal odds and markets at 1xBet

The DFB-Pokal is a knockout tournament, so every match demands a winner. A draw after 90 minutes sends the tie to extra time and potentially penalties if the score remains level. The format shapes how DFB-Pokal betting odds are priced across the pre-match board. You cannot simply back a draw in the standard market because the match must produce a decisive result by full time.

Match result covers the home win, draw or away win within regulation time. Double chance narrows the risk by covering two of those three outcomes before the 90 minutes end. Handicaps and totals markets ask whether one side will overcome a goal deficit or if the game stays under a specific line. Correct score and first goalscorer options offer higher payouts for precise predictions on the final tally or the opening strike.

The outright market runs from the first round to the final, naming the club that lifts the trophy. Accumulators let you combine several of these selections into a single slip for a multiplied return. Live betting opens once the whistle blows, letting you adjust your stake as the game state changes. Cash-out remains available on open wagers if the match outcome shifts against your position before full time.

Match markets

Match result (1x2) is the core market. Since a draw counts as a legitimate outcome after 90 minutes, every slip covers three distinct possibilities for each tie-up. The rest of the pre-match options follow that same logic:

Double chance narrows risk by covering two of those outcomes.
Handicaps adjust the starting line when one side is heavily favoured.
Totals ask a simpler question about goals over or under a set figure.
Correct score markets require the exact final tally to land.

Outright and specials

Long before the first whistle blows, the outright market prices the DFB-Pokal winner. You can also find specials on individual milestones within the tournament, such as who will be the top scorer or which side reaches a specific round. The wagers settle when the competition concludes and all results are final.

Placing a bet on DFB-Pokal at 1xBet

Opening an account takes only a few minutes. The 1xBet sportsbook has run since 2007 and holds a Curaçao eGaming licence. You can access DFB-Pokal on 1xBet from any browser on desktop or mobile. Pre-match and live markets cover the full tournament schedule.

While handicaps let you back one side with a start or deficit, the match winner market settles on the main outcome of a fixture. Totals markets ask if the goal count passes a set line. Prices move as the event unfolds in-play.

Register an account at 1x-bet.mobi or log in to your existing profile.
Make a deposit to fund your sports balance for wagers.
Open the football section and find the DFB-Pokal competition page.
Choose a market like the match result, totals, or outright winner.
Enter your stake amount and confirm the bet to place it.

Bonuses and promotions for football betting

The welcome offer targets your first deposit. A sports welcome bonus is available on a new account's opening deposit to kickstart your DFB-Pokal betting. This applies strictly to that initial funding event before the season gets underway.

Accumulators get a specific edge here, and the acca boost grows with the number of legs added to your slip, rewarding longer multi-bet lines. You'll see this mechanic active whenever you combine multiple selections from the tournament matches.

Cashback returns a share of net losses to eligible accounts over time. Free bets are also offered through selected promotions that run alongside the main cup rounds. Bonus terms and wagering requirements apply to 1xBet sports promotions, so check those before you stake.

The 1xBet app, banking and customer support

The 1xBet app covers pre-match and live betting from a phone. For players who skip the download, the mobile site mirrors the full sportsbook. Android users install the 1xBet app directly from the official site, not a third-party store. Push notifications flag goals, results and price changes on tracked events.

Bank cards are among the deposit methods on 1xBet. E-wallets are supported for both deposits and withdrawals. Deposits are usually credited quickly once confirmed by the system. Account verification may be required before a first withdrawal is processed. This step keeps funds secure when you stake on Germany DFB Pokal matches.

Support runs 24/7: email support handles account and payment queries that need detailed answers. An FAQ and help section covers common betting and account questions for quick fixes. You have 3 ways to get help if a transaction needs attention.

Place your DFB-Pokal bet today

As a knockout tournament, the DFB-Pokal runs with every match deciding the next step. Place your stake on the outright market or back a specific match outcome as the bracket tightens. 18+ only. Bet responsibly and stake only what you can afford to lose.

Popular events and sports news

main

line

Regional Sites

Useful links

Line