The DFB-Pokal returns for another season, with the first round kicking off this week.
Sixty-four teams will take part in the first round of the competition, including every club in the top two tiers (Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga). Additionally, the top four 3. Liga sides automatically qualified for the tournament, along with 21 regional cup winners and three amateur qualifiers.
That means a lot of David vs. Goliath matchups, with the potential for cup magic right from the first set of games.
Here's how to watch select first-round matches in Canada.
2023-24 DFB-Pokal, first round: Schedule, live streams in Canada
- Live stream: DAZN
Select first-round matches are available exclusively on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN is not a linear channel but is a global live sports streaming service. It has the streaming rights for the DFB-Pokal for the 2023-24 season.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Stream |
| Aug. 11 | 2:45 p.m. | Braunschweig vs. Schalke | DAZN |
| Aug. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Schott Mainz vs. Dortmund | DAZN |
| Aug. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Teutonia Ottensen vs. Leverkusen | DAZN |
| Aug. 13 | 12:00 p.m. | Astoria Waldorf vs. Union Berlin | DAZN |
How much do 2023-24 DFB-Pokal matches cost on DAZN?
- Monthly subscription: $24.99 CAD
- Annual subscription: $199.99 CAD
A monthly subscription to DAZN is $24.99 CAD, and an annual subscription is $199.99 CAD.
The subscription gives users access to all live and on-demand DFB-Pokal content, as well as DAZN's additional programming, which includes major competitions (Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, etc.) as well as other live sports.
For current subscribers, DFB-Pokal matches are already included in the cost of a subscription.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
| Google Chromecast | XBox Series X | S | |
| Hisense | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic, Samsung & Sony Smart TV | ||
| Philips, Roku | ||
| Vestel | ||
| Vizio |