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.




