The DFB-Pokal 2026-27 season kicks off with a compelling fixture as second-tier side VfL Osnabruck host German giants and current holders Bayern Munich in the first round today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This eagerly awaited encounter is set to electrify the Osnatel Arena in Osnabruck, with kick-off scheduled for 12:15 AM Indian StadardTime (IST).
Bayern Munich enters the competition as the reigning champions, having secured their 21st DFB-Pokal title in May 2026 with a convincing 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | VfL Osnabruck vs Bayern Munich |
| Competition | DFB-Pokal Cup 2026-27 |
| Stage | First Round |
| Date | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| Time | 12:15 AM IST (September 3) |
| Venue | Osnatel Arena (Stadion an der Bremer Brücke), Osnabruck |
Where to Watch Live Streaming and Telecast
Football supporters in India will not have access to a traditional linear television broadcast for this DFB-Pokal opening-round fixture.
Live streaming coverage is available digitally across the Indian subcontinent via the FanCode mobile application and official website. Fans can tune into the live coverage through a pay-per-view match pass or an active tournament subscription. Additionally, live textual updates, radio commentary, and minute-by-minute coverage are accessible through Bayern Munich’s official digital club channels and mobile app.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Bayern Munich boasts an formidable record in the DFB-Pokal, having won their opening match in the competition for the last 30 consecutive seasons, a streak dating back to 1994. The Bavarian giants also maintain an impressive 32-game unbeaten run in domestic away fixtures across the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Supercup, with their last defeat on the road occurring in December 2024. Their star striker, Harry Kane, is in red-hot form, having found the net in each of his last six cup appearances. In their last 16 DFB-Pokal ties against 2. Bundesliga clubs, Bayern have consistently scored at least two goals.
VfL Osnabruck, on the other hand, will be looking to cause a major upset. Historically, clashes between these two teams in the DFB-Pokal have often been tight affairs. In 2004, Bayern needed a last-minute winner from Roy Makaay to secure a 3-2 victory against Osnabruck. Notably, VfL Osnabruck once stunned Bayern Munich with a 5-4 win in the Round of 16 during the 1978/79 season. However, more recently, Osnabruck has struggled against Bundesliga opposition in the cup, losing their last five such encounters.