Epic DFB Cup final: Bielefeld fights for the title against Stuttgart!

Epic DFB Cup final: Bielefeld fights for the title against Stuttgart!

Olympiastadion, 10179 Berlin, Deutschland - On May 24, 2025, the DFB Cup final 2024/25 will take place in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, in which Arminia Bielefeld meets VfB Stuttgart. The game begins at 8 p.m. and is transferred to ZDF on free TV, while online broadcasts are also offered on Sportstudio.de. Pay TV subscribers can follow the game via Sky from 7 p.m. The stadium in Berlin offers space for up to 74,000 spectators.

This finale is of historical importance for both teams. Arminia Bielefeld fought to the final after its climb from the 3rd league and is striving for its first DFB Cup victory. In the run -up to the decision -making game, the Bielefeld were able to defeat well -known opponents, including Bayer Leverkusen in the semi -finals. The passion and determination of the team led them to a number of 13 unbeaten games, although they have only lost once since mid -February.

Stuttgart looking for the fourth title

VfB Stuttgart, on the other hand, wants to celebrate its fourth DFB Cup victory. The Swabians completed the Bundesliga season with a win against RB Leipzig, but missed the qualifying position for Europe via the league. A victory in the cup final would secure a place in the UEFA Europa League 2025/26. The way to the final was leading the Stuttgart players through successful games against teams such as Prussia Münster and Augsburg.

Stuttgart looks back on a positive balance against Bielefeld, with 20 wins in 44 competitive games and a goal difference of 75:53. Particularly noted that Stuttgart won the last encounter in the DFB Cup 2022 6-0. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß successfully led the team through 11 cup games, with a record of nine victories.

team constellations and key players

Both teams stand up with key players in this decisive game. For Stuttgart, Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav are particularly noteworthy, while Ermedin Demirović is expected to sit on the bench. Angelo Stiller has questionable opportunities for ankle due to an ankle injury. On the other hand, Bielefeld's coach Mitch Kniat is planning to choose the position of the right -back between Christopher Lannert and Felix Hagmann.

The final not only means a fight for the trophy, but also about the financial stability and the status of the two clubs. Bielefeld struggles with the financing challenges after relegation, which makes this encounter even more meaningful. A victory could mean an urgently needed upgrade for the club.

DFB Cup and the importance of competition

The DFB Cup is an important national competition that has been organized annually by the German Football Association (DFB) since 1935. It offers undermined teams the opportunity to win over stronger teams and to secure a place in the European competition. Currently, 26 different clubs in the history of the cup have emerged as the winner, with FC Bayern Munich being a record winner with 20 titles.

Today's final promises to become an unforgettable experience for both teams and could expand the history of the DFB Cup by another remarkable chapter.