Mainz 05 meets Dynamo Dresden: a cup duel of the challenges!

Mainz 05 meets Dynamo Dresden: a cup duel of the challenges!

Dresden, Deutschland - Today, on June 15, 2025, the first round of the DFB Cup was drawn for the coming season. In an exciting event in the German Football Museum in Dortmund it was announced that the 1st FSV Mainz 05 will compete against Dynamo Dresden. This meeting, which takes place between August 15 and 18, not only marks the first competitive game of the 2025/26 season, but also the first duel between the two clubs in this context. It is particularly interesting that Christian Heidel, sports director of Mainz 05, describes this duel as challenging, but also also describes as attractive.

The DFB Cup has been an integral part of German football since its introduction in 1935. Organized by the German Football Association (DFB), the trophy is considered the second most important title in German club football after the championship. In this knockout system, high-class teams compete against teams underneath, which ensures many surprises. It is not for nothing that this competition is known for the fact that amateur teams also have the chance to compete against the greats of football, such as the current title bearers, VfB Stuttgart, or the record winner FC Bayern Munich.

a hundred percent challenge

Christian Heidel is optimistic and notes that it is also a premiere for him personally, since he has not yet been able to experience many stadiums in Germany live. Even if exact dates have to be determined for the duel, the encounter promises a lot of tension. On August 21, the headline will continue around the Mainz if the first leg for the group phase of the Conference League is on the program. This only allows the anticipation for the new challenges.

The special attraction of the DFB Cup goes beyond the field. It combines tradition, versatile encounters and a piece of magic for everyone involved, from players to fans. The DFB Cup is not only a sporty highlight, but also an economic springboard for many clubs, especially for the amateur teams. Here you can generate valuable income that is created by participating in this national competition.

The way to the title

In order to get into the DFB Cup, the teams not only need them, but also a little luck. Every year, 64 teams face competition, including the best teams from the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga as well as the best qualified ones from the lower leagues. In the event of a tie, an extension follows and possibly an penalty shootout - thrills are guaranteed! Over 4,000 teams have now participated in this historical competition, starting with the first Tschammer Cup to played out in 1935. The final has been taking place in the impressive Berlin Olympic Stadium since 1985, where the champions are crowned.

The DFB Cup has always been of great importance and offers every club the opportunity to present itself on a large stage. Now it is due to the 05s to prevail against Dynamo Dresden and to take the first step towards a potential cup sensation. As always, it will be exciting to observe what surprises the new season has!

For more information on the gaming pairings and the course of the DFB Cup, interested parties (https://kicker.ch/dresden-gang-2025-dfb-pokal-504193/spielinfo) can be read.