The DFB-Pokal round-of-16 draw has set up several intriguing matchups for the next stage of Germany's premier knockout competition. Record winners Bayern Munich were drawn against unbeaten Hertha Berlin, setting up a potential clash between the Bundesliga giants and the capital club. Borussia Dortmund will travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a repeat of recent high-profile encounters, while SC Freiburg return to the Betzenberg stadium to take on 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The draw was conducted on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with matches scheduled to be played in early December.
DFB-Pokal Round of 16 Draw Pairs Bayern with Hertha, Dortmund at Frankfurt
