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Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: Bayern meets Stuttgart in the MHP Arena!
Find out everything about the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2025: VfB Stuttgart meets Bayern Munich in the MHP Arena on August 16th.
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: Bayern meets Stuttgart in the MHP Arena!
The DFL Supercup, which is held annually before the start of the Bundesliga season, has a particularly important name this year. In memory of the legend of German football, Franz Beckenbauer, the prestigious tournament was renamed the “Franz Beckenbauer Supercup”. The renaming, decided in December 2024, honors Beckenbauer's extraordinary contributions to German football and marks an important moment in the competition's history.
On August 16th there will be a duel between the DFB Cup winners VfB Stuttgart and the new Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, in the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. This is the first edition of the Supercup to take place in Stuttgart under the new name and the anticipation for the match couldn't be greater. The DFL executive has unanimously decided to play the game in the Baden-Württemberg state capital.
An exciting encounter
VfB Stuttgart is taking part in the Supercup for the second year in a row after losing on penalties to Bayer Leverkusen in a dramatic final in 2024. Under the leadership of coach Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB managed to celebrate its fourth DFB Cup victory on May 24, 2025. In contrast, Bayern Munich will take part in the Supercup for the 14th time since the tournament was reintroduced in 2010. Bayern won the Bundesliga in the 2024/25 season and are the clear favorites going into the encounter.
The big event will not only be followed in Germany, but will also be broadcast live in around 200 countries. Kick-off is at 8:30 p.m. CET, which opens up the opportunity to reach fans of both camps globally.
Preparation for the new season
The Supercup game takes place on the same weekend as the first round of the 2025/26 DFB Cup. Both Bayern and Stuttgart will play their first cup games on August 26th and 27th. The new Bundesliga season begins for FC Bayern on Friday, August 22nd and the team will be looking to continue their dominance in the league.
The new Franz Beckenbauer Supercup logo features a gold-infused design and an iconic depiction of the honorary captain, adding additional dignity to the momentous event. Spox describes how this tournament is not only seen as a sporting competition, but also as a tribute to one of football's greatest personalities.
With this renaming and the upcoming game, the DFL and DFB stand in a special light as they not only promote football, but also honor the history and legends that shaped it. Fans of both teams can look forward to an exciting game that could go down in the annals of German football.
For everyone interested, the encounter on August 16th will be a celebration of football, with not only points at stake, but also the honor of playing under the new name Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Bundesliga.com summarizes that this prestigious competition proves once again how important sporting rivalry and tradition are linked.