The 83rd edition of the DFB Cup starts in mid -August. A total of 64 teams compete against each other, from Bundesliga nurse to regional cup winners. It is not only fought for several million euros in prize money, but also a ticket for European League participation. In the first round, classics such as Bavaria against Wehen Wiesbaden and BVB at RWE ensure excitement, while defending champion VfB Stuttgart begins at Eintracht Braunschweig. The goal for the opponents: May 23, 2026 and thus the final in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Arminia Bielefeld will play in the second division in the 2025/26 season. Most recently, the team around coach Michél Kniat kicked in the third division, but was able to secure the top of the table and thus the promotion last season. Arminia became the third division champion of the season 24/25 with a total of 72 points. In total, the club was two points ahead of the second -placed Dynamo and with a total of seven points ahead of the third -placed Saarbrücken.
Werder Bremen also competes in the first Bundesliga in the 2025/26 season. Most recently, the club reached eighth place in the table with a total of 51 points. The team positioned itself behind RB Leipzig and in front of VfB Stuttgart. For the new season there is a change of coach at Werder. Horst Steffen will be the successor to Ole Werner from this season.
The Game plan of the DFB Cup 25/26 reveals that Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen meet on the first match day. When does the game take place? Where is the match transmitted? You can find the answers to these questions here.
Arminia Bielefeld – Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup 25/26: appointment and kick -off
The game between Arminia and Werder will take place on August 15, 2025. The kick -off takes place in the evening at 8:45 p.m. in the Schücoarena at the challenger in Bielefeld. The stadium has space for around 27,332 guests.
Arminia against Werder Live on TV and Stream: Transfer of the 1st round of the DFB Cup 25/26
Die Transfer of the DFB Cup Take over in the 2025/26 season Sky, ARD and ZDF. Most of the part shines Sky out of. The broadcaster shows all 63 games live. The free TV channels ARD and ZDF only show 15 special games, including the semi -finals and the final. So if you want to watch all games of the DFB Cup season 25/26, you will get a paid subscription Sky not around. This is currently available from 25 euros per month. There is good news for the game Arminia Bielefeld against Werder Bremen. The transmission takes over next Sky also that ZDF.
Here you will find all the important information about the game again at a glance:
- Spiel: Arminia Bielefeld vs. Werder Bremen (DFB Cup 2025/26, 1. round)
- Datum: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Time: 8.45 p.m.
- Ort: SchücoArena, Bielefeld
- Transfer on free TV: ZDF
- Transfer in Pay TV: Sky
- Transfer in the live stream: Sky, ZDF media library
Bielefeld against Bremen in the DFB Cup 25/26: Balance of the two teams
According to the side soccer dates.de Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen have already met 36 times on the lawn. Of the games completed, 21 games went out for Bremen, 11 for Bielefeld and four were drawn. In addition to the balance sheet, you can consult the team’s squad value to determine the role of favorites. Arminia Bielefeld is currently worth around 11.10 million euros. Werder Bremen is currently worth 122.30 million euros and thus significantly more than the challenger. Based on the data listed, Bremen is probably a favorite. But if you take a look at Bielefeld’s performance at the DFB Cup last season, it becomes clear that the team has already pushed some favorites out of the competition.
