Pokal

The DFB-Pokal ( ) or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. Sixty‑four teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga championship. The DFB-Pokal is run by the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (English: German Football Association). The competition runs from August till June. The winner qualifies for the DFL-Supercup and the UEFA Europa League unless the winner already qualifies for the UEFA Champions League.