The 2023–24

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was the 47th edition of the tournament.

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won their third title by defeating

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in the final.

Format

In the first round the two relegated teams from the 2022–23 Handball-Bundesliga and eight other teams from the 2. Bunesliga joined 12 teams from the 3. Liga and amateur-cup. The teams were split into a north-and south group and face each other. In the third round, the other teams from the Bundesliga joined, except for the three best-placed teams from the last edition, those joined in the round of 16. The tournament came to an end with a final four in the

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Schedule

The rounds of the 2023–24 competition were scheduled as follows: ''Times are

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(December and February games are

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First round

The draw took place on 3 July 2023. The games were played on 25 and 26 August 2023. ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Second round

The draw took place on 29 August 2023. The games were played between 12 and 20 September 2023. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Third round

The draw took place on 29 August 2023. The games were played on 3 and 4 October 2023. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Round of 16

The draw took place on 9 October 2023. The games were played on 12 and 13 December 2023. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Quarterfinals

The draw took place on 14 December 2023. The games were played on 3 and 4 February 2024. ---- ---- ----

Final four

The draw took place on 6 February 2024. The games were played on 13 and 14 April 2024 at the

Bracket

Semifinals

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Third place game

Final

References

External links

Official website
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