Arminia Bielefeld: From the cup room to promotion ceremony at Ballermann!

Arminia Bielefeld: From the cup room to promotion ceremony at Ballermann!

Berlin, Deutschland - On May 24, 2025, the highly expected DFB Cup final took place in the Olympic Stadium Berlin, in which the third division club Arminia Bielefeld competed against VfB Stuttgart. Despite a 2: 4 defeat that is the biggest game in Arminia Bielefeld's club history, players and fans can look back on an unforgettable season. The promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga and the move into the cup final are milestones that the club can be proud of. Around 100,000 Bielefeld fans traveled to Berlin to support their team and cheered despite the sobering result.

Bielefeld's coach Mitch Kniat estimated the entire cup trip as significant and emphasized how important it is that a third division team can get into such a final. The striker Julian Kania wrote history by scoring the first goal of a third division club in a DFB Cup final. Jogi Löw, the ex-national coach, also commented and said that the game deserved another winner. These words complement the emotions that the region is currently experiencing, while it processes the success and challenges of the team.

success and challenges

Michael Mutzel, sports manager of the association, praised the tireless energy and the commitment of the players. It is particularly noteworthy that Arminia Bielefeld is the fourth third division club in a cup final and was even able to win the third division championship title this season. This success not only secured the rise, but also an impressive income of around 9.4 million euros in DFB premiums. These funds are used to reduce liabilities and to stabilize the financial situation of the club.

The joy of this sporty triumph should also motivate in the future. Kniat is convinced that the experiences from Berlin will give an incentive for further success in the DFB Cup. The team plans to hold the majority of the successful squad together, which is of great importance for the coming season in the 2nd Bundesliga. In addition, the positive impression from the cup games could attract potential new additions.

joint celebration

A solemn reception for the team is planned to appreciate the successful season and thank the players for their performance. These last weeks will be crucial for the club, not only in terms of sporting perspective, but also in the way the region is together and celebrates the success of the association.

The experiences and emotions of the 2024/2025 season are a strong foundation for the future of Arminia Bielefeld. It remains to be seen how the club will beat in the new season and whether it can build on the successes achieved.

For more information about past cup winners, visit the page of the DFB here .