FC Bayern now knows who it will face next in the DFB Cup. After successfully qualifying for the round of 16, the German record champions will face Hertha BSC. It’s now also been confirmed when the Munich team will take on the second-division club. Plus, there’s good news for all fans who want to watch the game live on TV.
As the German Football Association (DFB) officially announced on Wednesday, the round of 16 match between FC Bayern and Hertha BSC will be played on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Kickoff at Munich’s Allianz Arena is at 8:45 p.m.
This means Bayern will face another cup match under the lights. For Vincent Kompany’s team, the goal is to take the next step toward the quarterfinals and keep their hopes of winning the DFB Cup alive.
Bayern vs. Hertha will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV
The TV broadcast arrangements have now been finalized. The match between FC Bayern and Hertha BSC will not be broadcast exclusively on pay-TV.
In addition to Sky, which will show the match live, RTL has also secured the rights to broadcast it on free-to-air television. This means soccer fans can watch the round of 16 match without an additional pay-TV subscription.
The match is likely to attract a lot of interest. After all, FC Bayern is traditionally one of the top favorites to win the cup, while Hertha BSC, as a second-division team, is hoping to pull off an upset in Munich.
For the Berliners, the away game at the Allianz Arena is a special challenge. The Munich team enters the match as the clear favorite thanks to its individual talent and home-field advantage.
Bayern aims to take the next step toward Berlin
For FC Bayern, the DFB Cup is a top priority this season. The record champions want to prevail once again in the national cup competition and ultimately compete for the title at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
To do so, the Munich team must first overcome the hurdle of Hertha BSC. Despite the difference in league standings, the coaching staff should by no means underestimate their opponent.
In the DFB Cup in particular, so-called underdogs have proven time and again in the past that they can hold their own even against clear favorites.
Adding to the challenge for Bayern is the fact that their schedule remains packed in the coming weeks. In addition to their Bundesliga matches, they also have important games coming up in the Champions League.
Consequently, it will be crucial for Kompany and his coaching staff to distribute the workload sensibly among the squad.