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Borussia Dortmund prepares for DFB-Pokal match against Hamburg-based HEBC

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Borussia Dortmund prepares for DFB-Pokal match against Hamburg-based HEBC
Summary

Borussia Dortmund faces fifth-tier side HEBC in a first-round DFB-Pokal match this Tuesday at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. HEBC qualified for the tournament after winning the Hamburg Cup for the first time on May 23, 2026. While the club currently competes in the Oberliga, they gained entry to the national competition following a 5-1 victory over SC Vorwärts-Wacker 04 in their regional final. Borussia Dortmund has not suffered a first-round exit in the DFB-Pokal since 2005. Since that time, the club has reached the final seven times, securing the title in 2012, 2017, and 2021. The upcoming fixture serves as the opening stage of the team's pursuit of a trophy this season. HEBC historically carries an underdog status into this match, having finished 13th in their league last season.

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By the Numbers
  • •HEBC hosts Borussia Dortmund at the Volksparkstadion on Tuesday.
  • •HEBC qualified for the DFB-Pokal by winning the Hamburg Cup in May 2026.
  • •Borussia Dortmund has won the DFB-Pokal three times since 2005.
  • •Burghard Rylewicz is a former Dortmund player who also spent time at HEBC.
  • •HEBC currently competes in the fifth-tier Oberliga Hamburg.
Latest Updates
  • 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's DFB-Pokal foes HEBC, a club that loves being underdogs
  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund’s Cup opponent HEBC: A club that loves being the underdog
What they're saying
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Violet and white are the colors of the club from the heart of the Hanseatic city, located between Sternschanze and Hoheluft. Angela Merkel was born here. On Tuesday, the club, which has been playing i...

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Purple and white are the colors of the club from the heart of the Hanseatic city, located between Sternschanze and Hoheluft. Angela Merkel was born here. On Tuesday, the club – which has been playin...

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