Quarterfinals
DFB Cup: You can watch these games on free TV
In October, Bayern beat SC Freiburg 5-0. Now it comes to a new edition of the duel in the DFB Cup.
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The quarter-finals of the DFB Cup are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Bayern have to deal with SC Freiburg, BVB is challenged in Leipzig. The special feature: Three of the four games can be seen on free TV.
The way to Berlin is not long anymore: On Tuesday the DFB-Pokal starts with two games in the quarter-finals. The two remaining games follow on Wednesday. There will be a novelty for all football fans: Although the pay TV channel Sky is the only provider to broadcast all four games, three matches will also be shown on free TV on ARD and ZDF.
DFB Cup: These three quarter-final games can be seen on free TV
The round of the last eight is opened by the game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. The game can be seen live on ZDF and Sky. FC Bayern Munich will then receive SC Freiburg. The ball will start rolling in Munich’s Allianz Arena from 8.45 p.m. The duel will be broadcast on ARD and also on Sky.
And football fans without a paid subscription will also get their money’s worth on Wednesday: Sky will exclusively broadcast the game of the only remaining second division team in the cup, 1. FC Nürnberg against VfB Stuttgart (from 6 p.m.), the later encounter between RB Leipzig against Borussia Dortmund fans can see again from 8.45 p.m. on ZDF (and on Sky).
The games at a glance:
Tuesday:
6 p.m.: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Union Berlin – live on ZDF and on Sky
20.45: FC Bayern Munich vs. SC Freiburg – live on ARD and on Sky
Wednesday:
6 p.m.: 1. FC Nürnberg vs. VfB Stuttgart – live on Sky
8.45 p.m .: RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund – live on ZDF and on Sky
DFB Cup more lucrative than ever
In addition to fame and honor, the clubs can also look forward to big money this year. Games in the DFB Cup have never been as well endowed as this year. The four teams that draw the semi-final ticket on Tuesday and Wednesday will receive 3.35 million euros in addition to the chance of the final in Berlin. The German Football Association proudly announced a record amount from marketing revenues this year.
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For the teams that survive the semi-finals (May 2nd/3rd), the gentle rain of money continues. The prize money in the final is 4.32 million euros. The loser in the final will be rewarded with at least 2.88 million euros.
With material from DPA
