VfB Stuttgart starts its DFB-Pokal season on August 21 at Hansa Rostock. The game kicks off at 20:45.

What's happening?

ZDF will broadcast the game live on free TV.

Why is this important for VfB Stuttgart?

VfB Stuttgart wants to return to Berlin and achieve a final hat-trick.

What's next?

The Swabians will be early starters and must prepare for the ambitious third-tier team. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in Bundesliga | | Last result | Bayern München 3-0 VfB Stuttgart (2026-05-23) | The defeat in the 2026 DFB-Pokal final is only just over a month ago. VfB Stuttgart has recovered from this defeat and now wants to return to Berlin.

What is the current situation?

VfB Stuttgart is currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga with 56 points and a record of 17 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses from 29 games. The recent form of VfB Stuttgart is WLWWD. The game at Hansa Rostock will be an important test for VfB Stuttgart.