The draw for the DFB-Pokal round of 16 was held on November 1, 2026, setting up several high-profile ties. Record holders Bayern Munich were drawn against Hertha Berlin, who remain unbeaten this season, while Borussia Dortmund will travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt. SC Freiburg return to the Betzenberg stadium to take on 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
The matches are scheduled to be played in early December, with exact dates to be confirmed by the German Football Association.
