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DFB-Pokal Semifinal Draw: Bayer Leverkusen to host Bayern Munich, Schalke to take on Frankfurt

German national team goalkeeper coach Andreas Köpke carried out the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) semifinal draw at the Deutsches Fußballmuseum (German Football Museum) in Dortmund on Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)

The draw for the semifinals of the German Cup (DFB Pokal) 2017/18 was held this afternoon at the Deutsche Fußballmuseum (German Football Museum) in Dortmund.

The draw was carried out by German national team goalkeeping coach Andreas Köpke and DFB vice-president Peter Frymuth on the Sunday Sportschau show of national broadcaster ARD.

Record champions Bayern Munich have to travel to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, while FC Schalke 04 will host Eintracht Frankfurt.

The matches would be played on April 17/18, 2018. The Final will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 19.

DFB Pokal – Semifinals

Bayer 04 Leverkusen – FC Bayern München
FC Schalke 04 – Eintracht Frankfurt