VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final: atmosphere guaranteed on Schlossplatz!

VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final: atmosphere guaranteed on Schlossplatz!

The DFB Cup final between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld will take place on May 24, 2025 in the Olympic Stadium. The exciting encounter kicks off at 8 p.m. The broadcast takes place via both ZDF and Sky. A special highlight is offered for VfB Stuttgart supporters in the state capital: a public viewing on the Schlossplatz with space for up to 35,000 spectators.
Loud zvw.de If VfB Stuttgart wins, the event will continue the following Sunday with a reception in the town hall and a fan festival on Schlossplatz.

“We want to make the final an emotional experience,” said Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart. The public viewing on Schlossplatz opens at 3 p.m. and promises a varied supporting program for all fans. A performance by the Hofbräu Regiment is expected from 5:30 p.m. as well as the Stuttgart city tour in the VfB look, which is offered on the occasion of the cup final. The entire event is supported by the city of Stuttgart, in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungsgesellschaft and the SWR.

Preparations and safety precautions

As the organizer of the public viewing, VfB Stuttgart, together with the city of Stuttgart, is planning to ensure that the atmosphere is both peaceful and celebratory. The majority of the local council gave its approval for the event, which ensures security arrangements by the police and the public order office. Residents were informed about the event organization and the city administration provided both organizational help and a financial subsidy stuttgart.de reported.

Traveling by public transport is recommended as the Schlossplatz is expected to be full early on. There are some important information for the event: Cash payment is required (card payment is not accepted) and bags and backpacks must not be larger than DIN A4. It is forbidden to take glass bottles with you, but Tetra Paks up to 0.5 liters are permitted. Places for people with disabilities are accessible in the main courtyard and the maximum capacity is strictly regulated.

On the way to the final

VfB Stuttgart is in the DFB Cup final for the seventh time and has the opportunity to win the title for the fourth time. The last time they were in the final was 12 years ago, when they lost to FC Bayern Munich. A cup win would be the first for VfB in 28 years, back then they won against Energie Cottbus. The cup journey this season was impressive and went as follows:

With a loyal fan base behind them, the atmosphere both in the stadium and on the Schlossplatz will certainly be electric. It will be seen on Saturday whether VfB Stuttgart can realize their dream of winning the cup.
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