Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the DFB-Pokal season 2022-23. The broadcaster will have exclusive rights to televise the league in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The agreement also grants SPN the exclusive right to live-stream all matches on its premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.

The second round began on 18 October and SPN's sports channels are broadcasting the majority of this year's DFB-Pokal season. The competition features 64 teams from various German leagues, including the Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2, and 3rd Division, as well as lower tier regional leagues. The DFB-Pokal title is significant at the European conference level, as the winner secures qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage.

The reigning champions RB Leipzig will defend their first-ever DFB-Pokal title against some of Germany's best teams in the 80th edition. Fans will also have the opportunity to see one of Spain's most revered footballing legends, Xabi Alonso, take over as manager of Bayer Leverkusen.