The winner of the competition gains entry to the first round of the German Cup.

The Cup was established in 1945, after the end of the Second World War, in the state of Hessen, which then was part of the US occupation zone in Germany.

[1] Professional clubs are not permitted to enter the competition, meaning, no teams from the Bundesliga and the 2.

All clubs from Hesse playing in the Regionalliga and below take part in these competitions.

Additionally, Kickers Offenbach and SV Wehen Wiesbaden are the two clubs from Hesse in the 3.