This extends a partnership between Sky and the DFB, covering the Pokal, which has run since 2008. The last contract, covering the 2022-26 period, was unveiled in July 2021.

Bayer Leverkusen have completed the first undefeated double-winning season in the history of German football. They were expected to beat Kaiserslautern in the final of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday night.