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FC Bayern to Compete in 2026 Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup: Who Will They Face?

The FC Bayern Munich will participate in the 2026 Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup. The team is set to face Borussia Dortmund on August 22, 2026. This match marks the first opportunity for teams to claim a title in the new football season.

Details of the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup 2026

As per tradition, the reigning league champions will compete against the current cup winners. Since Bayern Munich won the DFB-Pokal by defeating VfB Stuttgart, the latter will not advance to the Supercup. Instead, Borussia Dortmund, as the league’s runner-up, will challenge Bayern Munich.

Broadcast Information

Football fans can watch the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup live on Sat.1. Additionally, there will be a free livestream available on Joyn.

Previous Match Highlights

In the previous year’s Supercup, Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 2-1. Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz secured the win, despite a late goal from Jamie Leweling for Stuttgart.

Recent Supercup Results

Year Match Result
2025 FC Bayern München 2 – 1 VfB Stuttgart
2024 Bayer Leverkusen 2 – 2 VfB Stuttgart (4-3 on penalties)
2023 RB Leipzig 3 – 0 FC Bayern München
2022 FC Bayern München 5 – 3 RB Leipzig
2021 FC Bayern München 3 – 1 Borussia Dortmund
2020 FC Bayern München 3 – 2 Borussia Dortmund
2019 Borussia Dortmund 2 – 0 FC Bayern München
2018 FC Bayern München 5 – 0 Eintracht Frankfurt
2017 FC Bayern München 2 – 2 Borussia Dortmund (5-4 on penalties)
2016 FC Bayern München 2 – 0 Borussia Dortmund

Historical Performance in the Supercup

Bayern Munich holds the record for the most wins in the Supercup’s history. Here are the notable titles:

  • 11 Titles: FC Bayern München (last in 2025)
  • 6 Titles: Borussia Dortmund (last in 2019)
  • 3 Titles: SV Werder Bremen (1988, 1993, 1994)
  • 2 Titles: RB Leipzig (2022, 2023)
  • 1 Title: VfB Stuttgart, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, FC Schalke 04, VfL Wolfsburg, 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Franz Beckenbauer’s Legacy

The Supercup was renamed the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup in December 2024. This change honors the legendary football icon, who passed away on January 7, 2024. The competition, which began in 1987, has been held under various names over the years.

As FC Bayern prepares for their match against Borussia Dortmund, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this prestigious showdown in the 2026 season.

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