The tournament consisted of five single elimination rounds. 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. If still no winner could be determined the team to advance to the next round was determined by drawing. 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. ==Matches==