Hessen Cup round of 16: Kickers Offenbach on a title defense course!

Hessen Cup round of 16: Kickers Offenbach on a title defense course!

The Hessen Cup attracts attention again, and this time the events are happening in the stadium of the Offenbacher Kickers, also known as the Bieberer Berg. On October 8, 2024, the round of 16 will take place, an event that ensures exciting expectations for players and fans alike. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., and a total of 16 lots are pulled from two separate pots.

Here the record champions from Offenbach, who defended the title in the Hessen Cup with an exciting victory in Fulda last year, will be looking for his place in the upcoming round. In addition to the Kickers, other prominent clubs from the regional league Südwest, such as SV Wehen Wiesbaden, KSV Hessen Kassel, and SG Baroque city, will also take part in the draw. These teams are all gathered in the so-called professional club pot, which also contains the fair play winner FC Cleeberg from the Mitte association league.

The teams of the draw

In the second pot, there are teams from lower leagues that also hope for the chance to compete against the stronger teams. This group comprises FC Eddersheim and SV Steinbach from the Hessenliga as well as SC Willingen from the group league Kassel and other teams from the Mitte and South association league. It is a colorful mix that makes the competition exciting and unpredictable.

The rounds in the round of 16 are scheduled for this year, while the quarter -finals will follow in February 2025. The Hessen Cup has a long tradition in the region and offers both established teams and newcomers the opportunity to prove themselves on a larger stage.

The anticipation for the draw is already noticeable, not only among the players, but also among the fans, who are looking forward to what duels will arise and who will be the favorites of the tournament. Some teams could turn out to be surprises, which gives the competition an additional attraction. Further information on the draw and the participating teams are to find here .