Abu Dhabi Media holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the DFB-Pokal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The deal, which runs until the end of the 2027-28 season, includes all matches from the competition from the first round through to the final.

All live matches from DFB-Pokal are split between the broadcaster’s free-to-air linear TV channels, Abu Dhabi Sports 1 and 2, and their premium streaming platform, ADTV.

From November 2025, all ADTV content, including DFB-Pokal coverage, will move to STARZPLAY thanks to a deal struck between the streaming giant and Abu Dhabi Media.

Both ADTV and STARZPLAY can be downloaded as apps onto iOS and Android devices. However, users must pay a subscription fee to be able to stream live DFB-Pokal matches on both platforms.

On top of live coverage, fans are also able to catch up on highlights and other exclusive clips related to the competition through ADTV and STARZPLAY.

Abu Dhabi Media’s DFB-Pokal coverage is broadcast in Arabic.

Live German Cup matches are shown live on Dubai Sports Channel in Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.

The pay-TV provider, which operates in the Middle East and North Africa, broadcasts a minimum of 25 German Cup matches per season on linear TV, with the remaining matches shown via ‘other digital platforms’ as per their website.

The biggest clubs in Germany are selected for live coverage on linear TV more often than not, meaning fans in the territories above are able to watch the likes of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in every round of the competition.

Dubai Sports Channel’s agreement with DFB runs until the end of the 2025-26 season.

In Qatar, fans can watch live matches on MBC Shahid, available on both TV and streaming platforms. Coverage is confirmed for season 2025/2026.