Deutscher Fußball-Bund
The Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) archive offers a comprehensive record of German football across generations, competitions, and levels of the game. Spanning historic domestic tournaments, elite women’s and youth leagues, and international fixtures from both the men’s and women’s national teams, the collection captures defining moments from the early 20th century to the modern professional era. From iconic cup finals to youth development milestones and global tournament success, the archive reflects the depth, tradition, and continued evolution of football in Germany.
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DFB-Pokal | One of Europe’s most historic domestic cup competitions, the DFB-Pokal archive traces the tournament from its earliest days to the modern era. Highlights are available from 1934/35 (first: 23 June 1935), with full finals from 1968/69 (first: 14 June 1969) and interviews from 1983/84 (first: 31 May 1984). Full matches from the quarter-finals onward are available from 1996/97 (first: 19 February 1997), selected first-round matches from 2005/06, and complete first-round coverage from 2008/09 onward.
Frauen-Bundesliga | The archive charts the development of elite women’s club football in Germany, with highlights available from 1974/75 (first: 7 September 1974). Selected full matches are available from 2023/24 (first: 20 May 2024), reflecting the league’s continued growth and professionalisation.
3. Liga | Coverage of Germany’s nationwide third division includes highlights and goal shows from 2008/09 (first: 27 September 2008) through to 17 May 2025, including a one-time first-half live broadcast on 22 October 2016. No full matches are currently available within the archive.
Under 19 Bundesliga | Youth football coverage includes final highlights from 1970/71 (first: 1 June 1971) and full finals from 1968/69 (first: 14 June 1969). There is no material available between 1991–2001 and 2002–2008. Regular highlights and full matches of multiple games are available from 2011/12 (first: 21 April 2012), documenting Germany’s renowned youth development pathway.
Germany national football team – Friendlies & Competitions | The men’s national team archive includes highlights from as early as 1924 (first: 23 November 1924) and full matches from 1970 (first: 18 November 1970). From 2018 onward, all rights are held by UEFA.
Germany women's national football team | Women’s international coverage includes FIFA Women’s World Cup highlights from 1991 and full matches from 2007 onward. Friendly internationals are available in both highlights and full-match formats from 2000, capturing the rise of one of the most successful women’s national teams in world football.
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*All footage/programming is licensed on a non-exclusive basis and subject to final approval.