Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: FC Bayern Munich

FC Bayern and VfB Stuttgart won their semi-final meetings with Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SC Freiburg in the DFB Cup.

Taking into account the fact that Bayern has already been confirmed as German champions ahead of time, the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup is also taking shape, which will take place on August 22, 2026 (live and in free live stream on Saturday 1). of happiness) will have a chance to win the first title of the new season.

The game will be played again on the weekend of the first DFB Cup main round, meaning the two Supercup teams will start late here.

FC Bayern has already been confirmed as a participant, but the opponent is still to be determined. Two clubs have good cards for Supercup spots that are still available.

Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: Who will face FC Bayern?

The rules state that the defending champion competes against the defending cup winner in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.

If VfB Stuttgart wins the cup final against FC Bayern, there will be a duel between the Swabians and the Munich team in the Supercup, like last year.

However, if FC Bayern wins the cup final, the runner-up will be their opponent in the Supercup.

It will likely be Borussia Dortmund, who are currently second in the Bundesliga table.

From a mathematical point of view, Leipzig, Stuttgart and Hoffenheim can still displace BVB, but they are already five, eight and ten points behind.

Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: who will broadcast the game?

The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup will also be broadcast free-to-air on Sat.1 in 2026 on free TV and in live stream on ran.joyn.de. of happiness run.

Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: How was the final between Bayern and Stuttgart last year?

FC Bayern won the game 2–1 in Stuttgart. Harry Kane gave Bayern a 1–0 lead in the 18th minute, while Luis Diaz made it 2–0 in the 77th minute.

Jamie Lewelling’s goal in the third minute of stoppage time ultimately came too late.

Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: This is how the last ten games went

• 2025: fc bayern munich – VfB Stuttgart (2:1)

• 2024: bayer leverkusen – VfB Stuttgart (2:2, 4:3 NE)

• 2023: RB leipzig – FC Bayern Munich (3:0)

• 2022: fc bayern munich – RB Leipzig (5:3)

• 2021: fc bayern munich – Borussia Dortmund (3:1)

• 2020: fc bayern munich – Borussia Dortmund (3:2)

• 2019: borussia dortmund – FC Bayern Munich (2:0)

• 2018: fc bayern munich – Eintracht Frankfurt (5:0)

• 2017: fc bayern munich – Borussia Dortmund (2:2, 5:4 NE)

• 2016: fc bayern munich – Borussia Dortmund (2:0)

FC Bayern was not represented only in 2024, when double winners Leverkusen won against runners-up Stuttgart on penalties.

Bayern was able to leave the field as the victorious team in seven out of nine participations. Leverkusen, Leipzig and Dortmund each succeeded once.

Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: who is the record winner of the competition?

• 11 titles: FC Bayern Munich (final 2025)

• 6 titles: Borussia Dortmund (Final 2019)

• 3 titles: SV Werder Bremen (1988, 1993, 1994)

• 2 titles: RB Leipzig (2022, 2023)

• 1 Title: VfB Stuttgart (1992), Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2024), FC Schalke 04 (2011), VfL Wolfsburg (2015), 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1991)

FC Bayern is, surprisingly, the record winner of the Supercup, which has been held intermittently and under a different name since 1987. With a win in 2026, Borussia Dortmund could get much closer to Munich.

When was the Supercup named after Franz-Beckenbauer?

The German Football League (DFL) and the German Football Association (DFB) announced in December 2024 that the Supercup would be called the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in the future.

The 2025 final between Bayern and Stuttgart was the premiership.

By changing the name, football would like to honor the life’s work of Germany icon Franz Beckenbauer, who died on January 7, 2024.

The competition has been held since 1987 and was officially called the DFB Supercup and later the DFL Supercup.