Fear with: VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final against Bielefeld!

Fear with: VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final against Bielefeld!

On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld meet in the DFB Cup final in the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The game's kick -off is planned for 8 p.m., the stadium gates opened at 5 p.m. The game is broadcast by both ZDF and Sky, which further increases the anticipation of the fans. In Stuttgart, a large public viewing is organized on the Schlossplatz, which opens at 3 p.m. and offers space for up to 35,000 spectators.

The public viewing in Stuttgart is a highlight for the VfB supporters who want to experience the final together. In addition to the live broadcast of the game, a varied supporting program is offered. The Hofbräu regiment will provide musical entertainment from 5:30 p.m. A wide range of food and drinks as well as sanitary facilities are also available. The event is supported by the city of Stuttgart as well as the state of Baden-Württemberg and the IN.Stuttgart event company.

historical perspectives

For VfB Stuttgart, this is already the seventh final participation in the DFB Cup. However, the last cup victory dates from 1997 when the team won against Energie Cottbus. VfB now wants to take the chance to win the title for the fourth time. In the past twelve years, the club was no longer represented in the final and lost to FC Bayern Munich at the time. Arminia Bielefeld, on the other hand, has never reached the final, which makes this duel particularly exciting.

With a strong trophy tour, VfB Stuttgart has qualified for the final. In the first round they defeated Prussia Münster 5-0, followed by a narrow 2-1 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the second round. In the round of 16, they prevailed 3-0 against Jahn Regensburg before switching off FC Augsburg 1-0 in the quarter -finals. In the semifinals, the RB Leipzig team was able to defeat 3-1.

fan events and safety instructions

The public viewing on the Schlossplatz ends at midnight. For the fans, it is important to consider some important information: Access to the site is closed as soon as the maximum capacity is reached. It is also recommended to arrive early on by public transport. Due to the safety regulations, only tetra packs may be brought up to 0.5 liters, while larger bags and backpacks are not allowed. Special places are available for people with disabilities, access is barrier -free.

In the event of a victory of VfB Stuttgart, a reception in the town hall and a large fan festival on the Schlossplatz will take place on Sunday, May 25th, where the entire team in Stuttgart is expected. This could also be the key to a place in the Europa League, which would mean a further profit of 4.32 million euros in the case of a win in addition to the 6.5 million euros already achieved.

The anticipation for the final is enormous because more than 160,000 ticket inquiries were recorded at VfB, while only 24,000 tickets could be awarded. Police authorities warn of ticket fraud on the black market because the final is sold out. The Stuttgart team will compete in their classic white jerseys at the Fantribüne in Berlin, while the team from Bielefeld will play in blue jerseys.

fans of VfB Stuttgart are invited to enjoy the mood on Breitscheidplatz and to support the team in this decisive phase. A gripping duel awaits the audience, both in Berlin and in Stuttgart, where the fans come together in their jerseys to celebrate and support their team.