Semi-final setting in the DFB Cup: Bielefeld against Leverkusen Live in the first

Does the DFB Cup surprise semi-finalist Bielefeld even create the huge sensation against Leverkusen? She could be seen live in the first.

The ARD broadcasts the DFB Cup semi-final between third division DSC Arminia Bielefeld and Double-Sieger Bayer Leverkusen live in the first and in the ARD Mediathek. The game will kick off on Tuesday, April 1, at 8:45 p.m. on the Bielefeld Alm, the transmission begins at 8.45 p.m.

The second semi -finals between Bundesliga clubs VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig will take place on Wednesday, April 2, at 8:45 p.m. and will be broadcast by ZDF.

Defending champion Against underdog

While Leverkusen is the big favorite at the latest after the round of 16 via FC Bayern Munich, Bielefeld surprised in this cup season. Hannover 96, Union Berlin and most recently Werder Bremen left the third division club.

Leverkusen is about the third cup victory in the club’s history, which Arminia has so far been denied this triumph. The club is about historical, he would be the first third division club in the DFB Cup final (May 24th) since Union Berlin in the 2000/01 season.

The program for the exciting semi -final with cup spell is moderated by Alexander Bommes, supported by expert Bastian Schweinsteiger. Reporter is Christina Graf.

Large income waves

All participating clubs receive at least 209,453 euros for the 1st main round. Those who have survived the 1st round will get more than 400,000 euros in the 2nd round, the amounts per round increase. There are almost 11 million euros in it for the cup winner.

In the case of income from admission ticket sales and gang advertising, the clubs have to share the money after deducting all costs and taxes. Ten percent of these income also goes to the DFB, so each club receives 45 percent of this money.