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Sensation in the Saxony Cup: SV Hirschstein beats Leipzig on their own!
The first round of the Saxony Football Cup begins on August 15, 2025 with 21 games. SV Hirschstein is among the participants.
Sensation in the Saxony Cup: SV Hirschstein beats Leipzig on their own!
Next weekend, August 15, 2025, the eagerly awaited first round of the 2025/26 Saxony Cup starts. A total of 21 games will be played in this first round, so the competition promises a lot of action and exciting encounters. A total of 85 teams have registered for the Saxony Cup, including the district league team SV Hirschstein and a team from the Meißner Sachsenklasse. This year the title defense will be exciting, as 1. FC Lok Leipzig will only enter the action in the second round.
The draw for the second round has already taken place and is scheduled for the first weekend in September. Not only are the lower-class teams challenged here, but also the third division teams, such as FC Erzgebirge Aue, and some Saxon fourth division teams are given the opportunity to prove themselves. It will be particularly interesting to see how the district representatives do; they will not meet in the first round.
Financial incentives in the Saxony Cup
Whoever comes out on top in this first round can look forward to an attractive bonus of 215,600 euros, which comes from the DFB Cup competition. The Saxon cup winner can look forward to 161,700 euros, while the losing finalist from Erzgebirge Aue still receives 53,900 euros. Such financial incentives could be a real motivational boost for some of the lower league clubs to compete against the bigger clubs.
The rules for the first round are clear: lower-class clubs have home rights and can count on the support of their fans. The second teams, such as U23 teams, are also not eligible to start, which clearly structures the framework of the competition. In addition, six teams, including five regional league teams and Aue, received a bye for the first round. In addition, another 37 teams received a bye.
The anticipation is increasing
The anticipation for the games is palpable. Fans and players are hoping for exciting encounters and maybe even one or two sensations. The Saxony Cup has shown in recent years that it is often the stage for unexpected twists and brilliant games. The first matches promise quality and passion, and the question remains: who will triumph in the end?
With all of these factors in mind, the 2025/26 Football Saxony Cup is set for an exciting first round. All eyes are on the games and the teams that want to prove themselves. Get ready for an exciting weekend filled only with thrilling football!