Bayern Munich is anticipated to face a fiery game in the Rhineland for the DFB Cup competition.

The draw for the second round of the DFB-Pokals 2025/26 has been announced, and it promises an exciting journey for several teams as they prepare for some thrilling matchups.

The highlight of the second round is undoubtedly the duel between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund. This top-tier clash will be the standout fixture of the round, as these two powerhouses go head-to-head. Unfortunately, no other match involves these two teams, as they will face each other directly.

Another intriguing matchup is the duel between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. While this encounter is not confirmed yet, it certainly adds to the anticipation of the second round, as both teams are capable of delivering an enthralling contest.

Borussia Mönchengladbach will face Karlsruher SC in another compelling encounter. Meanwhile, St. Pauli will take on TSG Hoffenheim, and 1. FC Heidenheim will square off against HSV.

In the professional pot, we find teams like 1. FC Kaiserslautern, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, and Darmstadt 98. Kaiserslautern will meet Greuther Fürth in an interesting clash, while Darmstadt 98 will face Schalke 04.

The title defender from Stuttgart will travel to Mainz 05 for a home game, and VfL Wolfsburg will face Holstein Kiel. Elsewhere, Fortuna Düsseldorf will have to contend with SC Freiburg, and Augsburg will meet Bochum.

A notable inclusion in the professional pot is SV Elversberg, who will face Hertha. The road to Berlin could be rocky for some teams due to numerous top clashes in the 2nd round, as teams like Energie Cottbus, who will face RB Leipzig, and FV Illertissen, who will play against 1. FC Magdeburg, will also have their work cut out for them.

The second round draw for the DFB-Pokals will be conducted live on ARD at 7 pm by Dr. Felix Brych. With such an exciting lineup of fixtures, football fans are in for a treat as the 2025/26 DFB-Pokals season unfolds.

Bayern Munich is anticipated to face a fiery game in the Rhineland for the DFB Cup competition.