DFB Pokal held each season, the 79th edition of the cup announced. The 2021-22 DFB Pokal dates released according to which competition began on 6th August 2021 and final played on 21st May 2022. A source reported the DFB Pokal prize money for the clubs.
| Stages | Prize Money | Ticket Share Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | €4 million | 25% |
| Runner-ups | €3 million | 25% |
| Semi Finalist | €2.5 million | N/A |
| Quarter Finalist | €1.04 million | N/A |
| Round of 16 | €527,000 | N/A |
| Round of 32 | €268,000 | N/A |
| Round of 64 | €140,000 | N/A |
In the round of 64 each team makes (€140k). However the round of 32 teams will make big money specially, amateur clubs involved in the round of 32. Each team will earn €268,000 in round of 32. Teams reached round of 16 and could not go through or makes to quarter finals will earn (€527,000).
No details regarding to changes to DFB Pokal 2021-22 prize money announced, but if there will be details provided here later.
How much Quarter Finalist Earn in DFB Pokal?
As per report revealed in 2016, that losing teams in quarter finals awarded with the prize money of €1.04m each.
- Semi Finalist Prize Money Share in DFB Pokal :
The two semi finalist who will not make their place in the final of the competition awarded with €2.5 million share each. - DFB Pokal Winners Share :
Currently no details released how much winners of the DFB Pokal will earn, a source claimed €3.5 million in 2020. But another source reported that teams earn 25% tickets revenue share which increase prize money (€4 million) - Runner-ups Prize Fund Share at DFB Pokal 2021-22:
The team who lost the final will not only pocket €2.5 million, but also makes money from the tickets revenue which will bring them to the total mark of €3 million estimated. - TV Bonus & Tickets Share Revenue:
There is a fixed tickets revenue for the both teams which brings 50% income generated from the tickets to the teams prize money, top teams hold strong tv rights deal like Bayern Munich, Dortmund they earn bit extra for reach and winning the final of DFB Pokal.