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German women's regional cup competitions

Entities: FC Schalke 04 women's football team · DFB-Pokal · Parkstadion · Hannover 96 women's football team

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 the regional football association for Kreis Recklinghausen released the draw for its women's Kreispokal, outlining a 17‑team tournament that begins with a first‑round match on 16 August and proceeds through September and October to a final. The schedule lists early fixtures such as SV Schermbeck versus SC Reken and sets up later rounds for stronger sides like 1. FFC Recklinghausen.

A week later, FC Schalke 04’s women’s squad confirmed its inaugural appearance in the national DFB‑Pokal, earned by winning the Westfalenpokal. They will face Hannover 96 on 15 August at the Parkstadion, with tickets sold on‑site the day of the match. The announcement highlights the club’s first qualification for the countrywide cup and provides ticket pricing details.

Together, these notices illustrate the rollout of women’s football cup competitions at both the district level in Recklinghausen and the broader state level, reflecting expanding participation and visibility for women's clubs in Germany.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Schalke 04 women host Hannover 96 in first DFB-Pokal match on Aug 15

    Schalke 04 women will host Hannover 96 in their first DFB-Pokal match on 15 August at Parkstadion, with tickets sold day‑of only (€5 adult, €3 reduced).

  2. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Recklinghausen Women's Kreispokal Draw announced, first round Aug 16

    The women's Kreispokal in Recklinghausen opens with SV Schermbeck vs SC Reken on Aug 16, with the remaining 16 teams entering the round of 16 on Sep 10; favourites include 1. FFC Recklinghausen.

Sources

bbv-net.de · derwesten.de · dorstenerzeitung.de · marler-zeitung.de · mobil.muensterlandzeitung.de · stimberg-zeitung.de · waz.de