[2] A total of 80,000 spectators watched the match, making it the highest attended German cup final in history.

1860 Munich won the match 2–0 against Schalke 04, to claim their 1st cup title.

The Tschammerpokal began the final stage with 64 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition.

If the score was still level, a second replay would take place at the original home team's stadium.

If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.