The 1969–70 DFB-Pokal was the 27th season of the annual German football cup competition.
In case a game ended with a draw 30 minutes of extra time were played.
If the score was still level the game was replayed with 30 minutes of extra time in case of another draw.
As the 1970 FIFA World Cup began on 31 May the German Football Association, scheduled all games except the first round to take place in the summer break after the World Cup.
Beginning with the second round the clubs therefore played with the roster for the 1970–71 Bundesliga season.