Holstein Kiel is shaking in the DFB Cup: Homburg awaits the favorites!
FC 08 Homburg will face Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup on August 17, 2025. Discover all information and game details here.

Holstein Kiel is shaking in the DFB Cup: Homburg awaits the favorites!
The German Football Association (DFB) has scheduled the first round of the DFB Cup and is causing anticipation among football fans. This year the games will take place between August 15th and 18th. On Sunday, August 17th, Holstein Kiel will play against FC 08 Homburg at 6 p.m. This encounter is particularly exciting as Holstein Kiel was relegated from the Bundesliga last season and now wants to make a fresh start in the second division, which begins on the first weekend in August.
The schedule for the coming second division season will be published on Friday, June 27th. This day is likely to be of great importance for the supporters of Holstein Kiel and the other northern German teams. In addition to the game between Kiel and Homburg, other northern clubs will also play on Saturday, August 16th.
More northern duels in the DFB Cup
The games on August 16th at a glance:
- Hamburger SV gegen FK Pirmasens (13 Uhr)
- Hemelingen gegen VfL Wolfsburg (15:30 Uhr)
- Eintracht Norderstedt gegen FC St. Pauli (Nordduell)
- VfB Lübeck gegen Darmstadt 98 (18 Uhr)
- Energie Cottbus gegen Hannover 96 (18 Uhr)
These encounters already promise exciting duels and thrilling football moments. Football fans can look forward to an emotional opening of the DFB Cup. Further information about the games is available on Kicker, where relevant statistics and game analyzes can also be found.