A Fitting Tribute to a Legend
The German Supercup has been renamed in honor of Franz Beckenbauer—one of football’s most iconic figures—in recognition of his monumental contributions as both player and manager, as well as his broader influence on the game. This is the first edition bearing the legend’s name.
Match Details
- Fixture: VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich
- Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
- Venue: MHPArena in Stuttgart — traditional home of the cup winners
- Referee: Harm Osmers will oversee proceedings
Road to the Showpiece
- Bayern Munich enter as the Bundesliga champions (2024–25)
- VfB Stuttgart qualified as the DFB‑Pokal winners (2024–25), hosting the match by virtue of their status
History & Stakes
- Bayern Munich hold a dominant record with 10 wins and 17 total appearances at this competition’s various formats
- Stuttgart has competed twice (1992, 2024), aiming to add another trophy to their history
Camp Focus & Team News
- Stuttgart has geared up for the match with a concentrated preseason, including training at Tegernsee from late July, foregoing PR tours abroad
- Injury update: Stuttgart’s midfielder Angelo Stiller is fit again, while goalkeeper Alexander Nübel remains sidelined with an elbow injury and unlikely to play in this fixture
Off-Season Drama & Subtext
- Transfer tensions add spice: A public tug-of-war over rising star Nick Woltemade between the two clubs continues to simmer, adding an undercurrent to the on-field rivalry
What’s at Stake
- For Bayern, it’s a chance to assert early-season dominance and boost morale with an 11th Supercup triumph.
- For Stuttgart, hosting and potentially spoiling Bayern’s plans can set a confident tone for the season ahead.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Date | 16 August 2025 |
| Venue | MHPArena, Stuttgart |
| Referee | Harm Osmers |
| Participants | Bundesliga Champions vs DFB-Pokal Winners |
| Historical Context | First edition named after Beckenbauer |
| Key Storylines | Woltemade transfer drama; Stuttgart’s fitness vs injuries |
