Bayern Munich face VfB Stuttgart in German Cup final

Bayern Munich will face VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final this weekend. The match determines the 2024–25 DFB-Pokal winner. The final pits the 20-time former champions against the current title holders. Bayern Munich enters as defending DFB-Pokal winners after securing the trophy in 2023–24. VfB Stuttgart advances to the final following their semi-final victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Bayern Munich overcame Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the semi-finals to reach the showdown. The venue for the final is the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday at 20:00 local time. Both clubs secured their spots through domestic competition. Bayern Munich won the 2023–24 DFB-Pokal, while VfB Stuttgart reached the final via four knockout rounds. Historically, Bayern Munich has dominated the DFB-Pokal with 20 titles. VfB Stuttgart has won the competition three times, most recently in 1996–97. The final marks Bayern Munich’s third consecutive appearance in the DFB-Pokal final. VfB Stuttgart last reached the final in 2012–13. The winner qualifies for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League group stage. TV coverage will be provided by public broadcaster ARD and ZDF.