Stuttgart secured their place in the 2026 German Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Freiburg in the semi-final match played at the MHP Arena.
As a result, defending champions Stuttgart will face Bayern Munich in the final after the Bavarian giants defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday.
2026 German Cup Final Date
The German Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, a historic southern derby, is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
It’s worth noting that with Stuttgart reaching the cup final, they are guaranteed a place in the German Super Cup for the third consecutive year, as Bayern Munich have already secured the Bundesliga title.
Stuttgart lost the Super Cup in their first appearance to Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on penalties, and then suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich last August at home in Baden-Württemberg.
Good news for Bayern Munich in the treble race
If we consider the saying “history repeats itself,” it’s highly likely that Bayern Munich will be crowned Champions League winners this season!
The last time Bayern Munich and Stuttgart met was in the 2012-13 German Cup final, which the Bavarian giants won 3-2.
Just days before that, Bayern had won the Champions League title after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1, in the same season they also secured the Bundesliga title.
This season, just as they did 13 years ago, Bayern Munich secured the Bundesliga title early and will face Stuttgart in the cup final. Perhaps this is a good omen, as the season could also culminate in a European triumph and a historic treble.
It’s worth noting that Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. Should they overcome the defending champions, they will await the winner of the Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal match in the final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Channels broadcasting the 2026 German Cup final
The Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart match in the 2026 German Cup final will be broadcast free-to-air in the Arab region via Abu Dhabi Sports, the exclusive broadcaster of the competition from the Atlantic to the Arabian Gulf.
What are the prize money awards for the German Cup?
The total prize money for the German Cup is €75 million, with the winner receiving €4.3 million and the runner-up €2.8 million.
While the tournament may not have a huge financial value, it holds significant historical importance as the second oldest competition in Germany after the Bundesliga.
Which team has won the German Cup the most times throughout its history?
Bayern Munich is the most successful club in the history of the German Cup, having won the title 20 times. However, the Bavarian giants haven’t lifted the trophy since their last triumph in 2020.
Werder Bremen comes in second place with six titles, followed by Schalke, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt with five each. Cologne, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg each have four titles, while Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach have three each. Kaiserslautern, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Bayer Leverkusen, Karlsruhe, RB Leipzig, and 1869 Munich have two titles each.
