VfB Stuttgart: Finally cup winners again after 28 years! Celebration mood in the city!

VfB Stuttgart: Finally cup winners again after 28 years! Celebration mood in the city!

On May 25, 2025, VfB Stuttgart finally won the DFB Cup again after 28 years. The triumph was celebrated with a large reception in the Stuttgart town hall. Around 300 guests, including players, coaching staff and support staff, were present when Mayor Dr. Frank Nopper warmly welcomed the cup winners.

The team's return from Berlin, where the cup final took place, was greeted with cheers and enthusiasm from fans at Stuttgart Airport. Captain Atakan Karazor proudly held up the DFB Cup. The first stop on the way back was the town hall, where the players signed the city's Golden Book. A special gesture was the jersey handover to Mayor Nopper, which took place on the occasion of his 64th birthday.

Celebrations and honors

After the ceremony in the town hall, a motorcade led through the streets of Stuttgart to Schlossplatz, where thousands of fans were waiting to celebrate the DFB Cup victory. In their speeches, coach Sebastian Hoeneß and the players, including Maximilian Mittelstädt and Nick Woltemade, emphasized their pride in winning the trophy and thanked the fans for their tireless support. Board member Alexander Wehrle and sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth joined in the words of thanks.

In a moving speech, President Dietmar Allgaier recalled the remarkable sporting change that the club has undergone since relegation in 2022. He emphasized the close connection between VfB and the city of Stuttgart. Mayor Nopper emphasized the club's role as part of the city's identity and acknowledged the commitment of each individual in the team.

Historical significance of the victory

The current cup victory is not only a moment of celebration, but also a sign of the turning point in the club's sporting history. This is the first DFB Cup victory since 1997, underlining the importance of the triumph for the fans and the city of Stuttgart. VfB's cup history shows that the path there was characterized by many ups and downs that ultimately led to this success
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The joy of winning the cup is reinforced by the upcoming DFL Supercup, where VfB Stuttgart has the chance to add another title. The team wants to use the positive energy and support of the fans to be successful in the coming competition. It is clear that the DFB Cup symbolizes not just a victory, but a new beginning for VfB Stuttgart, which can transform past challenges into successes.