The DFB Cup final will continue to be held at Berlin Olympiastadion until 2020. An outline agreement to this effect between the German FA (DFB) and the Berlin state authorities was signed by DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, DFB General Secretary Helmut Sandrock, Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit and Berlin Interior Minister Frank Henkel at the "Cup Handover" ceremony in the capital’s Roten Rathaus. The current agreement expires in 2015.
DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach commented: "The cup final in Berlin has become a unique experience for every football fan. In my opinion it now radiates the same allure as the oft-cited cup final at Wembley. Record viewing audiences, huge demand for tickets and global media interest confirm the high international standing of our final. The partnership with the state authorities, Berlin Football Association and the Olympiastadion works to perfection. I’m delighted fans will continue singing: 'Berlin, Berlin, we’re on our way to Berlin!'"
Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit commented: "Sports metropolis Berlin is delighted with the DFB’s decision to continue holding the cup final in Berlin. The Olympiastadion is a worthy venue for this magnificent event. In the early summer fans flock from all over the country to the final in Berlin, showing their enthusiasm for football and also for the capital city. That’s how it should be and how it will remain. Sports city Berlin looks forward to many more thrilling cup finals as the climax of the German football season."
At the "Cup Handover" the DFB donated a replica of the DFB Cup for display at the stadium in recognition of its role as the final venue. The Olympiastadion has been the permanent home of the DFB Cup final since 1985. The 30th edition of the final in Berlin takes place on 17 May (live from 8 pm CET on ARD and Sky) and will be contested by Borussia Dortmund and champions and holders Bayern Munich. The match completes the 71st DFB Cup competition. Skiing Olympic gold medallist Maria Höfl-Riesch will carry the trophy into the stadium this year.
The final between the two clubs in 2012 yielded record TV viewing figures. An average of 13.55 million viewers in Germany watched the contest between Bayern and BVB two years ago. This year’s final will be broadcast around the world in 182 countries, the highest-ever total. More than 500 domestic and international media representatives have applied for accreditation.
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The DFB Cup final will continue to be held at Berlin Olympiastadion until 2020. An outline agreement to this effect between the German FA (DFB) and the Berlin state authorities was signed by DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, DFB General Secretary Helmut Sandrock, Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit and Berlin Interior Minister Frank Henkel at the "Cup Handover" ceremony in the capital’s Roten Rathaus. The current agreement expires in 2015.
DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach commented: "The cup final in Berlin has become a unique experience for every football fan. In my opinion it now radiates the same allure as the oft-cited cup final at Wembley. Record viewing audiences, huge demand for tickets and global media interest confirm the high international standing of our final. The partnership with the state authorities, Berlin Football Association and the Olympiastadion works to perfection. I’m delighted fans will continue singing: 'Berlin, Berlin, we’re on our way to Berlin!'"
Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit commented: "Sports metropolis Berlin is delighted with the DFB’s decision to continue holding the cup final in Berlin. The Olympiastadion is a worthy venue for this magnificent event. In the early summer fans flock from all over the country to the final in Berlin, showing their enthusiasm for football and also for the capital city. That’s how it should be and how it will remain. Sports city Berlin looks forward to many more thrilling cup finals as the climax of the German football season."
At the "Cup Handover" the DFB donated a replica of the DFB Cup for display at the stadium in recognition of its role as the final venue. The Olympiastadion has been the permanent home of the DFB Cup final since 1985. The 30th edition of the final in Berlin takes place on 17 May (live from 8 pm CET on ARD and Sky) and will be contested by Borussia Dortmund and champions and holders Bayern Munich. The match completes the 71st DFB Cup competition. Skiing Olympic gold medallist Maria Höfl-Riesch will carry the trophy into the stadium this year.
The final between the two clubs in 2012 yielded record TV viewing figures. An average of 13.55 million viewers in Germany watched the contest between Bayern and BVB two years ago. This year’s final will be broadcast around the world in 182 countries, the highest-ever total. More than 500 domestic and international media representatives have applied for accreditation.
