VfB Stuttgart celebrates cup victory: A dream for the fans and more!

VfB Stuttgart celebrates cup victory: A dream for the fans and more!

On May 25, 2025, the fans of VfB Stuttgart celebrated their team's triumphant cup victory on the Schlossplatz in Stuttgart. This exuberant event was not only an expression of the joy over the first title since the German Championship in 2007, but also paved the way for possible participation in the European Cup. VfB Stuttgart fought impressively into the DFB Cup final after defeating RB Leipzig 3-1 in the semi-final. In an emotional speech at the ceremony, winger Jamie Leweling made it clear that the team has a chance of winning the European Cup, which further energized the fans.

The celebration attracted a large crowd of supporters who cheered loudly and created a festive atmosphere. Unfortunately, there were some incidents: some unfortunate actions resulted in Bengalos and firecrackers being set off, scaring children and causing a disturbance in the crowd. One incident was particularly tragic in which a child suffered a blast. Despite these events, the celebration of winning the title remained unbroken.

Historic entry into the final

Reaching the final was VfB Stuttgart's first since 2013, when the team lost to Bayern Munich. In the club's moving history, which already includes six finals, VfB was able to win the DFB Cup a total of three times. The most prestigious successes date from 1954, 1958 and 1997 - with the most recent title coming in 1997 when they won against Energie Cottbus.

The current final participation in the Olympiastadion Berlin represents a special moment for Maximilian Mittelstädt, who moved from Hertha BSC to VfB in 2023. The Berlin native was finally able to celebrate a cup victory with his former club after previous unsuccessful attempts and crowned it with an emotional Instagram post. The final against Arminia Bielefeld took place on May 24th and, depending on the outcome, could secure a place in the European Cup.

The path to the title

VfB Stuttgart's journey to the final was remarkable and involved several notable encounters. After the clear 5:0 against Preußen Münster, victories over 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2:1), Jahn Regensburg (3:0) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (2:0) followed before Leipzig lost out in the semi-finals. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß, who also achieved his personal goal of reaching the final, will be proud of the development of his team, which is currently ranked eleventh in the Bundesliga.

The cup finalists have already collected €6.5 million in bonuses, with the possibility of winning a further €4.32 million by winning the final. Should VfB triumph, they could receive a total of up to 10.8 million euros in prize money, which represents a further incentive for the team.

Expectations for the future are high, and Leweling promised fans will celebrate again next year. The pursuit of European success could be the next big challenge for VfB Stuttgart, whose recent successes show they are on the right track.