Bayern Munich to face Dortmund in 2026 Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup

Bayern Munich will participate in the 2026 Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup after securing their qualification through domestic performance. The opponent has been determined following the conclusion of the DFB-Pokal final. The Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup is an annual pre-season competition featuring the Bundesliga champions and DFB-Pokal winners. Bayern Munich qualified for the 2026 edition as Bundesliga champions for the 2025-26 season. The DFB-Pokal final, which decided the Supercup participant, concluded with a result that confirmed Borussia Dortmund as the opponent. The match determined the second participant for the Supercup. The Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup honors the legacy of Franz Beckenbauer, the late German football legend and former Bayern Munich player and manager. The competition was renamed in his honor in 2020. The 2026 edition marks the seventh edition of the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup. The fixture will take place ahead of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have faced each other in previous editions of the Supercup, adding to the anticipation for the 2026 matchup. The fixture is traditionally played at a neutral venue in Germany. The Supercup serves as a high-profile warm-up ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign, offering clubs an opportunity to test their squads before competitive league action resumes. Bayern Munich will aim to add another trophy to their collection in the 2026 edition. Borussia Dortmund will enter the Supercup as DFB-Pokal winners for the 2025-26 season, setting up a clash between the league and cup champions.