DFB-Pokal second round draw occurs following Bundesliga action in Sinsheim

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DFB-Pokal second round draw occurs following Bundesliga action in Sinsheim
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The draw for the second round of the DFB-Pokal is scheduled to take place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Conducted by Bastian Schweinsteiger, the event will follow the conclusion of the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and the team managed by Niko Kovac. The draw features two pots separating lower division clubs from teams in the first and second divisions. Television coverage begins at 5:45 p.m. CEST on ARD, with the official draw proceedings starting at approximately 5:55 p.m. CEST. Participants for the second round are already largely determined, with 31 teams qualified following the initial stage. The final spot in the draw will be confirmed on Wednesday following the matchup between VfL Osnabrück and Bayern Munich. Scheduled matches for this stage of the tournament are set for October 27 and 28.

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  • Bastian Schweinsteiger leads the DFB-Pokal second round draw at the German Football Museum.
  • The televised draw event begins on ARD at 5:45 p.m. CEST today.
  • The second round matches are scheduled for October 27 and 28.
  • VfL Osnabrück and Bayern Munich play Wednesday to determine the final qualifying spot.
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After Niko Kovac’s team concludes its Bundesliga away game at TSG Hoffenheim in the city of Sinsheim, the draw for the second round of the DFB-Pokal will take place in Dortmund. Bastian Schweinsteig...

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