Energie Cottbus does without premium: amateur associations benefit!

Energie Cottbus does without premium: amateur associations benefit!

A real bang comes from the world of Brandenburg football: FC Energie Cottbus surprisingly dispensed with prize money from the past national cup season. This was recorded in a message from the Brandenburg (FLB) football association, which was aimed at the clubs that at least reached the round of 16. Instead of benefiting for itself, Cottbus ensures that the 7,945.73 euros are distributed to other cup participants in solidarity. In particular, the amateur associations, who often fight for every financial support, have a little more reason to be happy.

The backgrounds are also interesting. The DFB has set a premium of 211,886 euros per club for participating in the first main round in the cup competition 2025/2026. The Brandenburg Cup winner, RSV Eintracht Stahnsdorf, can also look forward to such a bonus, but must hand over 25 % of it - that is 52,971.50 euros. So it turns out that solidarity in the league is not only words, but also deeds follow.

financial distribution to the participants

But how is the money distributed exactly? Here is an overview of the premiums for the most successful teams:

• finalist: VfB 1921 Krieschow - 16,459.00 euros
• semi -finalist: FSV 63 Luckenwalde - 8,513.28 euros
• quarter-finalists: FSV Optik Rathenow, SG unit Zepernick, SV Eintracht Alt Ruppin, SV Falkensee-Finkenkrug-each 3,216.13 euros
• round of 16: 1. FC Frankfurt/Oder, FC Lauchhammer, FSV Babelsberg 74, FSV Union Fürstenwalde, MSV 1919 Neuruppin, Oranienburger FC Eintracht 1901, SG Union Klosterfelde, SV Schwarz-Rot Neustadt each-each 1,891.84 Euro

The draw for the new state cup season is also just around the corner. On July 17, 2025 at 2 p.m., the pairings will be on the table, and the anticipation is already noticeable. The new state cup season will then start on August 9, 2025, with 110 teams that will face the challenges. Who knows, maybe the next big football star can be found among this?

appointments for the coming season

For everyone who wants to write down the calendar, here are the important dates:

• 1. Round: August 16, 2025
• 2. Round: September 6, 2025
• round of 16: October 11, 2025
• quarter -finals: November 15, 2025
• semi -finals: March 28, 2026
• Finale: May 23, 2026 (on the "Final Day of Amateurs")

The sun shines on the Brandenburg amateur associations, who want to play at the front with new financial possibilities and an exciting season in front of the chest. A high for local football, which is so much more than just a game - it is a community that holds together!

For further information on the latest developments in the relegation battle and other cup games, please also visit lr-online and and MAZ-ONLINE. So that the fans can prepare for an exciting year!