There is another date to add to the diary as the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed the kick-off times for the two semi-finals of this season's cup competition on Monday morning. VfB’s home tie against Freiburg will be played on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 20:45 CEST.
The home game against Freiburg is the cup-holders’ third appearance in the semis in the last four years. It is also a repeat of the 2013 semi-final, which VfB won 2-1. Freiburg meanwhile are in the last four for the third time in five years.