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Stuttgart's Battle for DFB-Pokal: Thousands Gather in City Center
Saturday evening sees a critical clash as VfB Stuttgart takes on Arminia Bielefeld in the final of the DFB-Pokal. The match, happening at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, is slated for an 8 pm kick-off. In anticipation, countless VfB fans have gathered in Stuttgart's city center, eagerly readying themselves for the climax of the season. Can coach Sebastian Hoeneß's team clinch the club's fourth DFB-Pokal victory?
The Schlossplatz opened to the public at 3 pm. A capacity of 35,000 attendees was allowed, which was reached within two hours. For those unable to secure a spot, nearby beer gardens and pubs offered an alternative to enjoy the final.
In the history of the competition, VfB Stuttgart has proven its prowess, winning the trophy four times. Stuttgart's most recent triumph came in 2025, a 4-2 victory that ended a 28-year drought without a major trophy. Arminia Bielefeld, on the other hand, has yet to secure the DFB-Pokal but reached the final in 2025, where they faced Stuttgart.
The exact fan turnout for the 2025 DFB-Pokal final at the Olympiastadion Berlin could not be determined from the available data.
Interested readers can delve deeper into the 2025 DFB-Pokal final through our liveblog, which chronicled celebrations on Stuttgart's Schlossplatz. The match took place on May 25, 2025, with VfB Stuttgart emerging victorious, 4-2 over Arminia Bielefeld. Key moments included an early offensive surge by Bielefeld, Stuttgart's dominance in the first half, and a late rally by Bielefeld in the final minutes. Stuttgart's manager, Sebastian Hoeness, celebrated the win, praising his players' relentless effort.
The Schlossplatz, a popular gathering place in Stuttgart, was open to the public at 3 pm, with a capacity of 35,000 attendees. While European-leagues such as the premier-league might attract a diverse fan base, Saturday's final of the DFB-Pokals, featuring VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld, saw a tremendous turnout of local football enthusiasts, reminiscent of the 2025 event where Stuttgart fans celebrated their victory in the same competition against Arminia Bielefeld, 4-2.
