Giant Final in Berlin: Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich Face DFB-Pokal Holders Stuttgart!

One of the most prestigious nights of the season in Germany has arrived. In the 2025-2026 DFB-Pokal final, Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich and the reigning holders of this competition, VfB Stuttgart, lock horns in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Berlin Olympiastadion.

Having won this trophy a record 20 times in their history, Bayern Munich aim to crown their season with a "Double." On the other side, Sebastian Hoeneß’s Stuttgart will take the pitch to defend their title and return from Berlin with a back-to-back DFB-Pokal triumph.

Match Information

• Date / Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 20:00 CEST (Local Time)

• Stadium: Berlin Olympiastadion

• Referee: Sven Jablonski (Bremen)

The Road to the Final: How the Tough Hurdles Were Overcome

Both teams survived challenging fixtures in this season's DFB-Pokal to book their tickets to Berlin:

• Bayern Munich: After eliminating Wehen Wiesbaden (3-2) and 1. FC Köln (4-1) in the early rounds, they knocked out Union Berlin (3-2). The Bavarian giants then beat RB Leipzig 2-0 at the Allianz Arena in the quarter-finals and secured their final spot by defeating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 away in the semi-finals.

• VfB Stuttgart: Starting the tournament in dramatic fashion, Stuttgart eliminated Eintracht Braunschweig 8-7 on penalties in the first round. They then went on to beat Mainz 05 (2-0), VfL Bochum (2-0), and Holstein Kiel (3-0) without conceding a single goal. The semi-final was a true thriller, where they overcame SC Freiburg 2-1 in extra time to reach their second consecutive DFB-Pokal final.

Key Statistics and Team Form

• Goal Fest Guaranteed: Each of the last 16 official matches played between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart ended with over 2.5 goals. Football fans can expect another high-tempo and high-scoring game in Berlin.

• 4th Meeting of the Season: The two teams have faced each other 3 times this season, with Bayern Munich winning all three. The Munich side won the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2-1 at the start of the season and also defeated their opponents 5-0 and 4-2 in the league.

• Historical Rivalry in the DFB-Pokal: The two teams have met in DFB-Pokal finals twice before, and on both occasions, it was Bayern Munich who lifted the trophy.

What Will Be the Key to the Match?

Bayern Munich look like a well-oiled machine that loves possession and can score at any moment, led by their attacking spearhead Harry Kane. Their motivation to close out the season with a double is incredibly high. Stuttgart, on the other hand, have nothing to lose and are completely focused on this final, free from the pressure of the top-four race in the final weeks of the league.