It was also a qualifying competition for the German Cup but included clubs from both the Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate.

[2] Since the establishment of the 3rd Liga in 2008, reserve teams can not take part in the German Cup anymore, but are permitted to play in the regional competitions.

Clubs from fully professional leagues are not permitted to enter the competition, meaning, no teams from the Bundesliga and the 2.

Liga (III), Regionalliga West (IV), Oberliga Südwest (V), Verbandsliga Saarland (VI) and the two Landesligas (VII) gain direct entry to the first round.

[3] The lower classed team always receives home advantage, except in the final, which is played on neutral ground.