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Lok Leipzig vs. Schalke 04: DFB Cup hit rises in the sold-out stadium!
Experience the DFB Cup game 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig against Schalke 04 live at the Bruno Plache Stadium on August 17th.
Lok Leipzig vs. Schalke 04: DFB Cup hit rises in the sold-out stadium!
Next Sunday, August 17th, a hotly contested DFB Cup game between Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 will kick off at the Bruno Plache Stadium in Leipzig. Kick-off will take place at 3:30 p.m. and it will be the third meeting between the two teams in the DFB Cup, reports Picture.
Lok Leipzig have had less luck in the cup in recent years: their last appearance ended painfully with a 7-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023. Hopes are high that the team will make a better impression this Sunday. Lok Leipzig has currently collected 7 points from 3 league games this season and is heading into the encounter with a breath of fresh air.
Significant ticket demand
The anticipation for the game is palpable in the city. 11,900 spectators are expected for the game - the stadium is therefore sold out. However, demand for tickets is leading to exorbitant prices on the black market, where they cost more than ten times the regular price. How Kicker reported that ticket sales for DFB Cup games are a challenge; Not only did advance sales sell out quickly, but prices on platforms like Viagogo or Ticketbande are often higher than in official sales.
Fans who still want to go to the stadium should make intensive use of their clubs' official channels. A look at the Lok Leipzig homepage or their social media can give one or two indications of possible ticket sales. The DFB itself only offers tickets for the cup final.
Broadcast on pay TV
There are also options for those who prefer to watch the game from home. However, the game will not be broadcast on free TV, but can be seen live on the pay TV channel Sky. Alternatively, you can also use the paid streaming service WOW so that you don't miss an exciting goal. A free live ticker BILD.de also offers a good opportunity to experience all game events in real time.
Lok Leipzig has a talented newcomer to the team in Eren Öztürk (21), who contributed 12 goals last season. It remains to be seen whether he can make a decisive contribution to the success against Schalke. In the league, Schalke 04 currently has 3 points after a win against Hertha (2:1) and a defeat against Kaiserslautern (0:1). Fans can look forward to an exciting and close duel in the Bruno Plache Stadium!