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was the 43rd season of the annual German

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cup competition. Fifty teams participated in the competition, including all teams from the previous year's

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and the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, excluding second teams. The competition began on 17 August 2024 with the first of six rounds and ended on 1 May 2025 with the final at the

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, a nominally neutral venue, which has hosted the final since 2010.

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were the ten-time defending champions.

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won the tournament with a 4–2 win over

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Participating clubs

The following clubs qualified for the competition:

Format

All clubs from the

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and the four best-placed teams from the

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received a bye in the first round. Clubs from lower leagues hosted against clubs from higher leagues until the quarter-finals.

Schedule

The rounds of the 2024–25 competition were scheduled as follows:

Matches

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). Times from 28 October 2024 to 29 March 2025 are

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First round

The draw took place on 27 June 2024, with Ulrike Ballweg drawing the matches. The teams are split into a North and a South group. The Bundesliga and the two best-placed teams from the 2. Bundesliga had a bye. The matches will take place between 17 and 20 August 2024.

Second round

The draw took place on 20 August 2024, with Verena Schweers drawing the matches. The matches will take place between 6 and 11 September 2024.

Round of 16

The draw took place on 16 September 2024, with Lena Lotzen drawing the matches. The matches took place between 22 and 24 November 2024.

Quarterfinals

The draw was held on 15 December 2024, with

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drawing the matches. The matches will take place between 11 and 13 February 2025.

Semifinals

The draw was held on 17 February 2025, with

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drewing the matches. The matches will take place on 22 and 23 March 2025.

Final

The final took place on 1 May 2025.

Top goalscorers

Goals scored in penalty shoot-outs are not included.

Notes

References

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