Prizes from the DFB-Pokal Season 2024/2025

The DFB-Pokal, Germany's prestigious cup competition, has unveiled its prize structure for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. The financial rewards for participating teams reflect a steady increase in the stakes as clubs progress through the tournament stages.

In the new season, participating clubs will receive a starting fee of €209,247. As teams advance, the financial incentives grow significantly:

• 2nd Round: €418,494
• Round of 16: €837,813
• Quarterfinals: €1,675,625
• Semifinals: €3,351,250
• Final: €2,880,000 for the runner-up
• Champion: A substantial €4,320,000 awaits the winner.

This year's prize structure marks a slight decrease in the starting fee compared to the previous season, which was €215,600. However, the overall rewards remain competitive, ensuring that clubs have significant financial incentives to perform well.

For context, here’s a comparison of the prize money over recent seasons:

| Season | Start Fee | 2nd Round | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final (Runner-Up) | Winner | |----------|-----------|-----------|-------------|---------------|------------|------------------|---------| | 2024/25 | 209,247 | 418,494 | 837,813 | 1,675,625 | 3,351,250 | 2,880,000 | 4,320,000 | | 2023/24 | 215,600 | 431,200 | 862,400 | 1,724,800 | 3,449,600 | 2,880,000 | 4,320,000 | | 2022/23 | 209,247 | 418,494 | 836,988 | 1,673,000 | 3,347,000 | 2,880,000 | 4,320,000 | | 2021/22 | 128,757 | 257,514 | 515,028 | 1,004,000 | 2,008,000 | 3,500,000 | 4,500,000 | | 2020/21 | 137,000 | 336,054 | 673,245 | 1,300,000 | 2,600,000 | 3,500,000 | 4,500,000 | | 2019/20 | 130,500 / 175,500 | 351,000 | 702,000 | 1,404,000 | 2,807,000 | 3,500,000 | 4,500,000 | | 2018/19 | 121,000 / 166,000 | 332,000 | 664,000 | 1,328,000 | 2,656,000 | 3,500,000 | 4,500,000 | | 2017/18 | 159,000 | 318,500 | 637,000 | 1,273,000 | 2,550,000 | 3,260,000 | 4,540,000 | | 2016/17 | 155,000 | 310,000 | 630,000 | 1,265,000 | 2,550,000 | 3,260,000 | 4,540,000 | | 2015/16 | 140,000 | 268,000 | 527,000 | 1,041,000 | 2,073,000 | 2,500,000 | 3,500,000 | | 2014/15 | 140,000 | 268,000 | 527,000 | 1,041,000 | 2,073,000 | 2,500,000 | 3,500,000 | | 2013/14 | 72,000 | 183,000 | 431,000 | 820,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,700,000 | | 2012/13 | 74,000 | 183,000 | 431,000 | 820,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,700,000 | | 2011/12 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 531,250 | 1,125,000 | 1,750,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,500,000 | | 2010/11 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 531,250 | 1,125,000 | 1,750,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,500,000 | | 2009/10 | 100,000 | 237,500 | 493,750 | 1,037,500 | 1,750,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,500,000 |

These figures highlight the financial landscape of the DFB-Pokal, showcasing the increasing importance of the tournament not only for sporting prestige but also for the economic health of the clubs involved. As the tournament approaches, teams will be keenly aware of the potential financial rewards that await them at each stage of the competition.