The draw for the Round-of-16 of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal occurred at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Sunday evening, setting the stage for several intriguing matchups. Notably, this round features high-profile clashes between top Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga teams.

Bayern Munich to Face Unbeaten Hertha BSC

The defending champions, Bayern Munich, are poised to defend their title after securing a convincing 6-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg in the second round, thus avoiding a repeat of the famous 2000/01 cup upset in which the eastern German club eliminated the Bavarians on penalties.

Hertha BSC has also had a strong start to the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga campaign, remaining undefeated and setting the pace at the top of the table. They have progressed in the cup by winning their opening matches, including a recent 2-0 victory over Regionalliga side SSV Jeddeloh II.

The clubs have a shared history in the DFB-Pokal, with their last encounter in the round of 16 in February 2019, where Bayern triumphed after extra time in a match that ended 3-2.

Eintracht Frankfurt Set for Rematch with Borussia Dortmund

Another notable fixture sees Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund, renewing their rivalry from the memorable 2017 DFB-Pokal final, which Dortmund won 2-1. Frankfurt’s fans were less than enthusiastic when the draw was announced, as they had just wrapped up a Bundesliga victory over Hamburg.

Frankfurt advanced to the last 16 with a 3-1 win against Hamburger SV. Dortmund edged out Werder Bremen 3-2 to move forward in the tournament.

1. FC Kaiserslautern to Host SC Freiburg in Classic Duel

1. FC Kaiserslautern will welcome SC Freiburg to the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, with both clubs boasting rich histories in the DFB-Pokal. Their previous encounter in the competition saw Freiburg narrowly escape elimination, securing a 2-1 win in extra time.

Kaiserslautern progressed by defeating Hannover 96, aiming to leverage home advantage in this tightly contested matchup.

Bayer Leverkusen Faces RB Leipzig in Heavyweight Clash

A standout match will see Bayer Leverkusen take on RB Leipzig at the BayArena. Both teams have seen success in the DFB-Pokal in recent years, with Leipzig lifting the trophy in 2022 and 2023, while Leverkusen completed a historic unbeaten domestic double in 2024.

Leverkusen moved on by overcoming 1. FC Nürnberg, whereas Leipzig secured their spot by eliminating Rot-Weiss Essen.

Stuttgart Draws Dynamo Dresden After Last Season’s Final

VfB Stuttgart, last season’s runners-up, will play at home against Dynamo Dresden. Stuttgart aims to return to the final after their previous defeat to Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, Dresden eliminated Schalke 04 in the second round, presenting a potential challenge for Stuttgart.

Bochum and Augsburg Set for Rematch After Cup Upset

VfL Bochum will host FC Augsburg following Bochum’s surprising 1-0 victory over Augsburg in the second round of the previous cup season. Augsburg has the chance to avenge that defeat while Bochum seeks to repeat their success against Bundesliga opposition.

Gladbach and Kiel Eye Wins Against Darmstadt and Cologne

In other fixtures, Borussia Mönchengladbach will face SV Darmstadt 98 after successfully eliminating Karlsruher SC, while Holstein Kiel will host 1. FC Cologne, who recently defeated Hoffenheim.

Both clashes promise to deliver excitement as the last-16 matches are scheduled to occur on December 1 and 2, with the quarterfinal stages set for February 2027.

Full DFB-Pokal Round-of-16 Draw

Bayern Munich – Hertha BSC

Eintracht Frankfurt – Borussia Dortmund

1. FC Kaiserslautern – SC Freiburg

Bayer Leverkusen – RB Leipzig

VfB Stuttgart – Dynamo Dresden

VfL Bochum – FC Augsburg

Borussia Mönchengladbach – SV Darmstadt 98

Holstein Kiel – 1. FC Cologne