Hessen Cup draw: pure excitement for Bad Soden and Alzenau!

Hessen Cup draw: pure excitement for Bad Soden and Alzenau!

This day, July 5, 2025, the highly expected draw for the first round of the football Hessen Cup took place in Grünberg. In this competition, Hessian football clubs compete against each other to secure the coveted participation in the DFB Cup. A total of 40 teams take part in the tournament, including 32 district cup winners as well as five professional teams and the fair play winners. The goal? A way to fame and honor on a larger stage!

In the first round, some interesting teams meet. Bavaria Alzenau, a team from the regional league, plays against SC 1960 Hanau, who is active in the Hessenliga. Another exciting duel awaits the spectators when the SG Bad Soden from the Nord Verbandsliga Nord competes against the DJK Sportfreunde Bad Homburg from the Verbandsliga Süd. The FSG Ober-Schmitten/Eichelsdorf, represented from the Büdinger district and recently descended from the group league, will also play against Türk Gücü Friedberg from the Hessenliga. All games promise to become highly dramatic!

The Hessen Cup in detail

What exactly is the Hessen Cup? [Wikipedia] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessenpokal_ (Fu%C3%9Fball)) clarifies: The Hessen Cup is the association cup of the Hessian Football Association (HFV) and is held annually for Hessian football clubs in the 3rd division and amateur teams in the lower classes. The winner of the tournament qualifies for the first main round in the DFB Cup. Officially, the competition has been called Krombacher Hessen Cup since the 2024/25 season, since the famous brewery has taken over the sponsorship contract.

The cup has changed in recent years, especially with regard to the conditions of participation. While regional cup competitions used to be qualified for the Hessen Cup, this is now being held during the league season. The participating teams are drawn against each other in a knockout system, with 16 winners of the first round in the next phase.

The role of the relay leaders

An essential part of the organization are the relay managers who monitor the results and current employment of the teams. If there are any inconsistencies in the results, it is advisable to clarify them via the DFBNET. A simple click on the "Report false result" button could work wonders here. This interactive way to improve the competition ensures that everything runs smoothly - even in the lower leagues, which are often less considered.

It remains exciting to see which teams will be ahead this year and who can ultimately secure the title and qualification for the DFB Cup. A good hand in the draw can be crucial here. All current developments and results can always be found under the current competitions keep.

The new encounters in the Hessen Cup are happy to anticipate exciting football evenings that will inspire fans. Not only the team is looking forward to every game, but also the fans who will ensure a unique atmosphere in the stadiums. Let's see which club will emerge as a radiant winner this season!