Underdogs Clash with Bundesliga Giants in Berlin Showdown**
The stage is set for a thrilling German Cup final as third-tier underdogs Arminia Bielefeld take on Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.
Arminia’s fairytale run to their first major final has been nothing short of remarkable, with victories over four top-flight teams, including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Stuttgart, despite a challenging season, enter the match in strong form after a convincing semi-final win over RB Leipzig.
How to Watch the German Cup Final**
📅 **Date:** Saturday, May 24
⏰ **Time:**
• 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (U.S.)
• 7 p.m. BST (U.K.)
• 4 a.m. AEST (Sunday, Australia)
Where to Stream:**
🌍 **Free in Germany:** ZDF
🇺🇸 **U.S.:** ESPN+ or Sling TV
🇬🇧 **U.K.:** Premier Sports
🔓 **Watch Anywhere:** Use a VPN like NordVPN
### **Match Preview: David vs. Goliath**
Arminia Bielefeld, the third-division champions, have defied expectations by eliminating Bundesliga opponents Union Berlin, Freiburg, Werder Bremen, and Leverkusen. Their rock-solid defense (just three goals conceded in five cup matches) and home advantage in earlier rounds have been key to their success.
Stuttgart, last season’s Bundesliga runners-up, endured a turbulent campaign but finished strongly, winning their last three league games. Their 3-1 semi-final victory over Leipzig showcased their potential, and striker Denis Undav will be one to watch.
The two sides last met in the 2022 German Cup, with Stuttgart thrashing Arminia 6-0—but this time, the stakes are much higher.
### **Team News**
Arminia Bielefeld XI:**
Kersken; Hagmann, Oppie, Corbuz, Schreck; Grodowski, Grosser, Russo; Schneider, Saremren Bazee; Wurl
Stuttgart XI:**
Nübel; Vagnoman, Stiller, Mittelstadt, Millot; Woltemade, Jaques, Karazor, Chabot; Undav, Führich
### **How to Watch for Free**
German viewers can stream the match **free on ZDF Live**, while Austrian fans can tune in via **ServusTV**.
Traveling abroad?** A VPN like **NordVPN** lets you bypass geo-restrictions and access free streams from anywhere.
### **Global Streaming Options**
🇺🇸 **U.S.:** ESPN+ ($11.99/month) or Sling TV (Orange Plan, $45.99/month)
🇬🇧 **U.K.:** Premier Sports (£15.99/month)
🇨🇦 **Canada:** DAZN (CA$29.99/month)
🇦🇺 **Australia:** Optus Sport ($24.99/month)
🇳🇿 **New Zealand:** DAZN (NZ$29.99/month)
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### **Final Thoughts**
Will Arminia complete their Cinderella story, or will Stuttgart salvage their season with silverware? Tune in to find out!
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About the Author:**
Andy Murray is an award-winning sports journalist with expertise in football. A former semi-pro player and fluent Spanish speaker, he has written for FourFourTwo, national newspapers, and Premier League clubs. (*No relation to the tennis star!*)
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