DHB Pokal (Germany) 2026/27

The DHB-Pokal stands as the primary national knockout cup competition for men's club handball in Germany. Organized by the Deutscher Handballbund, the tournament sits in the sports hierarchy as the second most important domestic title after the Handball-Bundesliga championship. The format relies on single-elimination matches involving 58 teams. Lower-league clubs begin in the first round, while 2. Bundesliga participants join in the second round. Teams from the top flight enter later, with previous finalists often receiving byes to the round of 16. The event culminates in a Final Four held in April at a neutral venue. Thirteen titles belong to THW Kiel, the most successful club in the competition's history. Füchse Berlin holds the current title after defeating Bergischer HC in the final. Winners qualify for the EHF European League. Should the champion already secure a spot in the EHF Champions League through their league position, the European League berth passes to the next highest-placed team not yet qualified. The tournament has no promotion or relegation structure within its own framework.

The DHB-Pokal is the premier knockout cup for men's handball in Germany. Founded in 1975, it ranks second only to the league championship in domestic importance. The competition features 58 teams in a single-elimination format. Lower-tier clubs start early, while Bundesliga sides enter in later stages. The climax is a Final Four in April, currently sponsored by Lidl. THW Kiel leads with 13 titles. Füchse Berlin are the reigning champions as of April 2026. Victory guarantees entry into the EHF European League. If the winner qualifies for the Champions League via the league, the European League place goes to the next eligible team. The event is distinct from the women's parallel competition.