Dynamo Dresden hosts FC Schalke 04 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, with kickoff set for 18:00 local time. The match between the two traditional clubs will not be broadcast on free-TV in Germany and requires a paid subscription to watch live.

Where can fans watch Dynamo Dresden against Schalke live on TV and streaming?

The DFB-Pokal fixture is an exclusive pay-TV broadcast in Germany. Free-to-air broadcasters ARD and ZDF will not show the match, leaving Sky  Sport as the television broadcaster for the fixture. Coverage airs live on Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Sport Mix, and Sky Sport Top Event. Fans looking to stream the encounter online can use Sky Go or WOW, both of which require a paid subscription.

What are the financial and sporting stakes for both clubs in Dresden?

Schalke enters the second-round match with clear ambitions to advance, driven in part by the tournament’s financial payouts. Reaching the round of 16 guarantees an additional bonus of slightly over 900,000 euros. Both sides view the knockout competition as a vital opportunity to secure an attractive sporting perspective. While Dresden relies on home support at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Saxony, Schalke travels carrying the status of a visiting side expected to dictate the tempo.

How do the historical head-to-head records compare ahead of kickoff?

The historical matchup between the two clubs is remarkably even. Both Dresden and Schalke have claimed five victories each across past meetings, supplemented by three draws. However, recent form favors the visitors from Gelsenkirchen. Schalke won three of their last four encounters, including a 1-0 away victory in Dresden last season followed by a 2-2 draw in Gelsenkirchen. Dynamo’s last win over Schalke in the DFB-Pokal dates back to August 2014, when the Saxony side secured a 2-1 first-round victory while Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Max Meyer, and Julian Draxler were on the pitch for Schalke.