With the start of the DFB-Pokal season 2026/27, the traditional knockout competition in German football begins again. The tournament brings together teams from the Bundesliga, other professional leagues, and the amateur sector, offering a regular platform for unexpected results and extraordinary cup stories. The duels between favored top-flight teams and underclass teams have made the competition's special appeal for decades. The past seasons have once again shown that surprises are possible: In the 2024/25 season, Arminia Bielefeld, a third-division team, made it to the final. For the third time in the history of the tournament, a representative of the 3rd Liga made it to the final. This season, the focus is on possible outsiders who can threaten the favorites and create the next cup sensations. At the beginning, the 2nd Bundesliga team FC Energie Cottbus will face the Bundesliga team FC Augsburg. We provide the details on the match and the broadcast. ## What happens? ## Why is this important for Augsburg? ## What comes next? FC Augsburg stands after the 9th place in the Bundesliga season 2025/26 with 43 points and a record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses after 34 games. The team has scored 45 goals and conceded 61 in the new season. Augsburg is 46 points behind the league leaders Bayern Munich. The next game of FC Augsburg will take place on August 30, 2026 against FC Schalke 04. ## The broadcast of the game Energie Cottbus vs Augsburg will be broadcast on Sky and WOW. The game will take place on August 22, 2026 at 13:00. ## The balance of the two teams A look at the previous balance speaks in favor of FC Augsburg. In the four previous compulsory duels between the Fuggerstädters and Energie Cottbus, Augsburg won two, while Cottbus won one. Another match ended in a draw. Score: 9:5 in favor of the Bayern.