December 2, 2025, 4:44 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
1. FC Union Berlin faces FC Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal round of 16. Here’s where to watch the game.
On December 3, 2025, 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Bayern Munich will meet in the DFB-Pokal round of 16. This match promises excitement, as Union Berlin recently fought to a 2-2 draw against Bayern in the Bundesliga. The game will be held at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin-Köpenick and will be available on both free and pay TV.
Broadcast of the DFB-Pokal Round of 16
The kickoff is on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 8:45 p.m. Viewers can watch the match live on ZDF. For those with a pay-TV subscription, Sky also offers coverage. Both options allow fans to follow the game comfortably from home.
The 2024/25 DFB-Pokal season is broadcast by various providers. To watch all the games, a pay-TV subscription from Sky or a WOW subscription is needed. Sky broadcasts all 63 matches live, 48 of them exclusively. The remaining 15 games, including the final, are also available on free TV via ARD or ZDF.
Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich: Historical Encounters
Union Berlin and Bayern Munich have never faced each other in the DFB-Pokal. However, they have met 13 times in the Bundesliga. Bayern won eight of these encounters, while five ended in a draw. Union Berlin has yet to secure a victory against Munich in the league.
Whether Union Berlin can surprise Bayern again remains to be seen. Manuel Neuer is expected to be in goal for Munich. Coach Vincent Kompany and his team are eager to prove their strength and continue their success in the cup competition after the Champions League defeat against Arsenal.