Ulm Faces Bayern in Cup; VfB Takes on Münster in Challenge Match

German Football Association (DFB) Altersordnung DFB-Pokal: Die 1. Bundesliga setzt sich für eine Änderung der Älterennorm ein. German Football Association Alter Rules: 1st Bundesliga Backs a Change in Age Limit. - Ulm Faces Bayern in Cup; VfB Takes on Münster in Challenge Match

Promotion contender SSV Ulm will take on cup kings FC Bayern Munich in the first round of the DFB Cup. This was decided during the draw at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday. Runners-up VfB Stuttgart must face second division newcomer Preussen Munster.

Ex-pro Nils Petersen selected Wuerzburg Kickers as opponents for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. SC Freiburg is set to play VfL Osnabruck on the road. 1. FC Heidenheim faces a challenge from FC 08 Villingen, who are set to join the Regionalliga this season.

Karlsruher SC, a team in the second division, has to face Sportfreunde Lotte, another recent promotion recipient. Third division team SV Sandhausen welcomes 1. FC Cologne to their home turf. Meanwhile, VfR Aalen will match up against FC Schalke 04.

The first round of the DFB Cup kicks off from August 16-19, a week before the start of the Bundesliga. However, VfB and Bayer 04 Leverkusen's match will be postponed. They'll instead compete for the Supercup on August 17 and will then face off in the DFB Cup on either August 27 or 28.

Here's a précis of the draw schedule for the DFB Cup 2024/2025.

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1. In the heart of Bavaria, Munich's FC Bayern will clash with promotion hopefuls SSV Ulm in the 1st round of the DFB Cup.
2. The allure of the DFB Cup continues to draw teams from across Germany, such as VfB Stuttgart, who will face Prussia Münster in the tournament.
3. The draw for the DFB Cup 2024/2025 in Dortmund resulted in a challenging match for Baden-Württemberg's VfB Stuttgart against Bavarian side Preussen Munster.
4. As the seasons change, the DFB Cup will bring thrilling soccer matches to stadiums across Germany, including VfB Stuttgart's encounter with Munich's rival.
5. With the Supercup on August 17, DFB Cup participants VfB Stuttgart and Bayer 04 Leverkusen will postpone their initial round match until August 27 or 28.
6. The city of Dortmund, steeped in soccer tradition, will host the draw ceremony for the DFB Cup 2024/2025, as the competition draws teams from as far as Göttingen to participate.
7. An exciting matchup awaits Karlsruher SC in the DFB Cup first round, as they face Sportfreunde Lotte, a recent promotion recipient from Bavaria.
8. FC Bayern Munich, Germany's dominant soccer team, will look to continue their winning streak in the DFB Cup, starting with their first-round match against SSV Ulm from Baden-Württemberg.
9. Nils Petersen, the former pro, selected TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's DFB Cup opponent, Würzburg Kickers, looking to secure an early victory in the 2024/2025 season.
10. Teams from all corners of Germany will compete in the DFB Cup, including TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, representing Baden-Württemberg, and FC Bayern Munich from Bavaria, showcasing the spirit of soccer in Germany.

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