DFB-Pokal-Achtelfinale: Nervenkitzel an vier Spieltagen

For the very first time, all the quarter-final matches in the German Cup competition (in Ger-man: DFB-Pokal) will be played on just four days. In short, thrills and suspense are guaran-teed.

Two matches will be played on each of the following dates: 31 January, 1 February, 7 February and 8 February. In Germany, ARD and ZDF will broadcast the following matches live: the duel between Mainz 05 and Bayern Munich; a local derby featuring Eintracht Frankfurt and Darmstadt 98; and a Ruhr district clash, VfL Bochum versus Borussia Dortmund (see below for dates). Electronic perimeter boards on the sidelines will once again draw attention to ERGO as the sponsor.

ERGO match-ball carriers will kelp kick things off

As is customary prior to each contest, an ERGO match-ball kid wearing a red jersey will carry the ball onto the pitch. The match-ball carriers, who are aged between 8 and 12, won their special on-pitch moments on the websites of ERGO sales partners. Many sales partners will once again host customers and prospects at the stadiums – hopefully providing them with some unforgettable German Cup memories.

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

6.00 p.m.: SC Paderborn 07 – VfB Stuttgart
8.45 p.m.: 1. FC Union Berlin – VfL Wolfsburg

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

6.00 p.m.: RB Leipzig – 1899 Hoffenheim
8.45 p.m.: 1. FSV Mainz 05 – Bayern Munich

Tuesday, 7 February 2023

6.00 p.m.: SV Sandhausen – SC Freiburg
8.45 p.m.: Eintracht Frankfurt – SV Darmstadt 98

Wednesday, 8 February 2023

6.00 p.m.: 1. FC Nürnberg – Fortuna Düsseldorf
8.45 p.m.: VfL Bochum – Borussia Dortmund

Since January 2022, ERGO has significantly expanded its partnership with the German Football Association and is now its Official Insurance Partner. ERGO supports both the German men’s and women’s national teams, the under-21 squad, the DFB Academy and the amateur football portal FUSSBALL.DE.

This new, broad-based alliance complements the existing partnership regarding the DFB men’s and women’s cup finals, which has also been extended through the summer of 2026. In addition, ERGO remains the title sponsor of the DFB-ePokal powered by ERGO, the world’s only eFootball cup competition for amateur and professional gamers.