Overview

• Stuttgart's administration committee approved Mayor Frank Nopper's proposal to allocate €275,000 for the public viewing event with a 14-3 vote.
• The Schlossplatz screening will allow tens of thousands of fans, including those without tickets or unable to afford stadium entry, to watch the match live in the city center.
• VfB Stuttgart aims to win its first trophy since 2007 in the DFB-Pokalfinale against third-division underdogs Arminia Bielefeld.
• The city previously hosted a successful public viewing at Schlossplatz during UEFA Euro 2024, highlighting its commitment to fan engagement.
• Bielefeld's plans for a similar event are still awaiting final permit approvals as of May 7, 2025.