Hannover 96 also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal.

This was the 51st season for Hannover in the HDI-Arena, located in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.

The season covered a period from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.

The season was overshadowed by the suicide of the team's captain and goalkeeper Robert Enke on 10 November 2009.

[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.