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

Liga in 2008, reserve teams can not take part in the German Cup anymore, but are permitted to play in the regional competitions.

FC Kaiserslautern II, this meant the runners-up, SV Niederauerbach, was qualified instead for the 2008–09 DFB-Pokal.

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

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