The first semi-final of the DFB-Pokal has concluded. This article details the prize money accumulated by clubs to date and the sums available for reaching the final.
FC Bayern Munich secured their spot in the DFB-Pokal final with a 2-0 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The second finalist will be determined on Thursday, April 23rd, at 8:45 PM, when defending champions VfB Stuttgart face SC Freiburg in a derby match.
This report outlines the prize money for the current year, identifies the remaining teams in the competition, and provides information on where to watch the matches on TV and via live stream.
DFB-Pokal 2025/26 Round of 16: Match Overview
Before delving into the current and potential earnings for clubs in the DFB-Pokal, let’s first identify the teams still competing in the tournament. Here are the semi-final matchups:
| Date | Time | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, April 22 | 8:45 PM | Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Bayern Munich | 0:2 |
| Thu, April 23 | 8:45 PM | VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg | -:- |
DFB-Pokal Prize Money Distribution 2026: How Much Have Clubs Earned So Far and What Do They Win for Reaching the Final?
The prize money distribution has seen minor adjustments in recent years. While the bonuses for the initial rounds have slightly increased, the third round saw a slight decrease, and the final prize money remains the same as in previous years.
The DFB has allocated approximately 74.2 million Euros in prize money for the competition. The payouts increase significantly with each round, typically nearly doubling. Clubs receive €209,453 for participating in the first round, €423,772 in the second round, €847,544 in the third round, and €1,695,088 in the quarter-finals.
Semi-finalists receive an additional €3,390,175 on top of their previous earnings. The runner-up in the final is guaranteed €2,880,000, and the winner receives a further €4,320,000. In total, the cup winner can earn close to 11 million Euros. Therefore, FC Bayern has already secured €6,356,579 for reaching the final.
| Round | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | €211,886 |
| Round 2 | €423,772 |
| Round 3 | €847,544 |
| Quarter-final | €1,695,088 |
| Semi-final | €3,390,175 |
| Final Loser | €2,880,000 |
| Final Winner | €4,320,000 |
DFB-Pokal: Key Dates for the 2025/26 Season
| First Round Draw: | June 15, 2025 |
| First Round: | August 15-18 and August 26/27, 2025 |
| Second Round: | October 28/29, 2025 |
| Round of 16: | December 2/3, 2025 |
| Quarter-finals: | February 3/4 and February 10/11, 2026 |
| Semi-finals: | April 21/22, 2026 |
| Final in Berlin: | May 23, 2026 |