The Spectacular Meisterschale Delivery: A Chapter in FC Bayern's History
Bayern footballers receive the master cup from Wueck in recognition of their victory. - Bavarian footballers were presented with the championship trophy by Wück.
Oh boy, get ready to cheer 'cause the Meisterschale is coming to town! National coach Christian Wück announced that he'll hand over the legendary trophy to the fantastic lasses of FC Bayern this coming Sunday. DFB Vice-President, Sabine Mammitzsch, is tagging along for the entire squad's celebration at the FC Bayern Campus stadium.
Before they shine bright at their own party, the German champions and DFB Cup winners kick off with SGS Essen at home in the Bundesliga's 22nd and final matchday. Fresh off their 3:1 triumph against SC Freiburg on the 20th matchday, the Munich clan already locked up the championship.
While the race for second place is still heating up between VfL Wolfsburg (48 points) and Eintracht Frankfurt (47), both aiming to snag a direct Champions League spot. VfL's tackling fourth-placed Bayer 04 Leverkusen at home (43 points), whereas Eintracht battles it out with RB Leipzig (8th, 27 points) on the road.
Now, let's take a gander at why the Meisterschale is such a big deal. Designed by art professor Elisabeth Treskow in 1949, this babies features the title's engraved names since 1903, and it's a hefty 11 kilograms! Plus, it's insured for a cool €50,000. Did someone say "Wow"?!
Historically, some powerhouse teams, such as Bayern Munich (with 33 titles by 2024/25), Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Borussia Dortmund, have added their names to the prestigious list of Meisterschale recipients.
Typically awarded after a team's final home match of the season, the Meisterschale symbolizes superiority and achievement in German football. The ceremony is followed by typical football fanfare, like spectacular stadium lighting shows to celebrate the victors.
Lights, camera, action! It's the ladies' time to shine with the Meisterschale this Sunday, all in the heart of Munich. Go, FC Bayern!
- The National coach, Christian Wück, will hand over the Meisterschale to the women's team of FC Bayern on Sunday at the FC Bayern Campus stadium, with DFB Vice-President, Sabine Mammitzsch, present for the celebration.
- Before receiving the trophy, the German champions and DFB Cup winners will play SGS Essen at home in their final matchday of the Bundesliga.
- Meanwhile, the race for a direct Champions League spot is still ongoing between VfL Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt, each aiming to outmaneuver fourth-placed Bayer 04 Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, respectively.
- Designed by Elisabeth Treskow in 1949, the Meisterschale is a symbol of superiority and achievement in German football, featuring the engraved names of the title-winning teams since 1903 and is insured for €50,000.
