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Berlin Prepares for DFB-Pokal Final as Arminia Bielefeld Faces VfB Stuttgart

Tens of thousands of fans gather in Berlin for the sold-out match, accompanied by extensive security measures and simultaneous amateur cup finals across Germany.

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Overview

  • Arminia Bielefeld, the first third-division team since 2001 to reach the DFB-Pokal final, faces VfB Stuttgart tonight at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, with kickoff at 20:00.
  • Over 15,000 Arminia fans and 5,000 Stuttgart fans are attending fanfeste at Alexanderplatz and Breitscheidplatz, with additional gatherings expected across Berlin.
  • Security forces are heavily deployed, with 2,000 police officers in Berlin managing fan movements and a planned Stuttgart fan march to the stadium.
  • Bielefeld counters a neonazi march in their city with a 500-strong counter-demonstration, reflecting broader political tensions beyond the football celebrations.
  • The day also features nationwide amateur cup finals, with winners securing spots in the next DFB-Pokal, showcasing the breadth of German football culture.