In the swansong of the European domestic football season for 2023-24, there is a lot of interest around cup competitions. This includes the DFB-Pokal 2023-24, the premier cup tournament in Germany, that will draw to a close this weekend. Before we delve deep into its prize money, however, here is a quick look at the important details of the final match:
- Date: 25 May
- Venue: Berlin, Germany
One of the fiercest forces in German football at present, Bayer Leverkusen will be heading to Berlin this weekend to complete a domestic double — winning the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. Given their unbeaten run in the former, they are the outright favourites on paper.
However, the 3-0 hammering that Xabi Alonso’s side received from Atalanta BC in the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 final earlier this week is likely to impact the team’s morale. They were also the favourites going into the European competition’s final, so the humiliating loss will be hard to recover from. But if they can leave behind the memories of that one bad day in office, Bayer Leverkusen will be hard to beat.
On the flip side of the coin, FC Kaiserslautern will be thanking Atalanta BC for recording a thumping win. The second-division German club will start the final as the underdogs, so the best chance they have will be against an out-of-shape Bayer Leverkusen side. Thousands of fans in Kaiserslautern have started dreaming of a third DFB-Pokal title in their history, more so after the Europa League final on 22 May.
As the two teams go head-to-head against each other in the summit clash, here is all you need to know about the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 prize money, the schedule and venue of the final and details of the live stream.
But before that, let us look at…
A brief history of the DFB-Pokal
Founded in 1935, the DFB-Pokal (which translates to the ‘German Cup’ in English) is the second-most prestigious club competition in Germany after the Bundesliga.
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The inaugural edition was won by 1. FC Nürnberg after defeating Schalke 04 in the final. Bayern Munich remains the most successful club in the tournament’s history with 20 titles.
It is important to note that the winners of the DFB-Pokal automatically qualify for the DFL-Supercup and the UEFA Europa League in the subsequent season. In case the winner of the DFB-Pokal also qualifies for the UEFA Champions League by virtue of their performance in the Bundesliga, the spot in the Europa League goes to the best-ranked team in the Bundesliga who did not qualify for any European competition.
How much prize money is on offer at the DFB-Pokal 2023-24?
Unlike most major club competitions, the payouts of the DFB-Pokal are kept under wraps till the post-match presentation of the final. Therefore, we do not have any official confirmation about the sum the winners will take home this year.
However, a few reports do suggest that the champions of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 will be rewarded with prize money in excess of USD 4.65 million (around HKD 36.31 million).
A look at the schedule and venue for the final of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24
The high-octane DFB-Pokal 2023-24 final between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Kaiserslautern will be played on Saturday, 25 May (2:00 AM HKT on Sunday, 26 May).
As is tradition, the summit clash will be held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. With a capacity of 74,475 spectators, it is the largest stadium in Germany.
Where to watch the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 final in Hong Kong
Football fans in Hong Kong can live stream the final of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 on German Football’s official YouTube channel.
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(Main and Featured Images Credits: DFB-Pokal/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the DFB-Pokal 2023-24?
Although it’s not official yet, a few reports do suggest that the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 winners will get a prize money of over USD 4.65 million (around HKD 36.31 million).
– When is the final of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24?
The final of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24 will be held on Saturday, 25 May (2:00 AM HKT on Sunday, 26 May).
– What is the venue for the final of the DFB-Pokal 2023-24?
Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany will host the DFB-Pokal final.
