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Stuttgart to host Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern
Stuttgart's Atakan Karazor celebrates with the trophy at the reception on the Schlossplatz after winning the final aginst Arminia Bielefeld. Uli Deck/dpa
VfB Stuttgart will host the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich on August 16, the German Football League (DFL) said in a statement on Friday.
The match, previously known as German Supercup, pits the German Cup winner against the Bundesliga champions. As Cup winners, Stuttgart have the right to play at home.
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The game was named after Germany and Bayern great Beckenbauer following his death in January 2024.
The visual identity of the event will also receive a new look, characterized by gold tones, and a new logo, which depicts Beckenbauer in action and will adorn the trophy.
The DFL said that the supporting programme in Stuttgart will also be dedicated to "the legacy of the player and the personality of Franz Beckenbauer."
