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DFL-Supercup
NameDFL-Supercup
Founded1987
RegionGermany
Current championsRB Leipzig
Most successful clubFC Bayern Munich
Website[https://www.dfl.de/en/ Official website]

DFL-Supercup. The DFL-Supercup is an annual football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Organized by the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), it traditionally marks the official start of the new German football season. The competition has undergone several format changes and hiatuses since its inception, evolving into a prestigious curtain-raiser involving the country's top clubs.

History

The competition was first held in 1987 as the DFB-Supercup, organized by the German Football Association (DFB). The initial match saw FC Bayern Munich defeat SV Werder Bremen. The event was discontinued after 1996 due to scheduling conflicts and a lack of consistent interest. In 2010, the Deutsche Fußball Liga revived the event under its current name, with FC Schalke 04 winning the renewed final against Bayern Munich. Since then, it has been held annually, with exceptions like the 2023 edition which was cancelled following severe flooding in the host region. The match has been hosted at various venues, including the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund and the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Format

The participants are the reigning Bundesliga champion and the holder of the DFB-Pokal. If one club achieves the double, winning both titles, the runner-up of the DFB-Pokal qualifies. The match is a single fixture, with extra time and a penalty shootout used to determine a winner if necessary. From 2010 to 2019, the match was typically played at the home stadium of the DFB-Pokal winner, but this format was altered. Since 2020, a neutral venue has often been selected, such as the Stadion An der Alten Försterei or the Red Bull Arena.

Results

FC Bayern Munich is the most successful club, having won the title ten times across both the DFB and DFL eras. Other frequent winners include Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen. Notable finals include Dortmund's victory over Bayern in 2019 and RB Leipzig's first win in 2023 against the same opponent. The match has seen victories for clubs like VfB Stuttgart, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, and VfL Wolfsburg. The 2022 edition was won by RB Leipzig against FC Bayern Munich at the Red Bull Arena.

Records and statistics

Manuel Neuer holds the record for most appearances in the match. The top goalscorer is Robert Lewandowski, who found the net several times for both Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich. Pep Guardiola and Jupp Heynckes are among the managers with multiple victories. FC Bayern Munich has the highest number of both participations and defeats in the final. The highest-scoring final occurred in 2010 when FC Schalke 04 beat FC Bayern Munich 4-2.

Trophy and branding

The current trophy was designed by the Kunstgießerei St. Gallen foundry and is made of sterling silver, weighing approximately 5.5 kilograms. It features a modern, angular design distinct from the DFB-Pokal or the Bundesliga championship trophy. The event's logo and visual identity are managed by the Deutsche Fußball Liga, with presenting sponsors over the years including Telekom. The winning team receives a replica trophy, while the original remains in the possession of the DFL.

Reception and impact

The match is generally considered a prestigious, if unofficial, indicator of early-season form ahead of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League campaigns. It often generates significant domestic television viewership on Sky Deutschland. Critics sometimes label it a "friendly" due to its timing in the pre-season, though competitive intensity has increased. The event also serves as an important test for match operations and a key marketing moment for the Deutsche Fußball Liga and its broadcast partners. Proceeds from the 2023 cancelled match were donated to flood relief efforts in Bavaria.

Category:Football competitions in Germany Category:National association football supercup competitions Category:Recurring sporting events established in 1987