The match was played on 4 July 1948 at the Probstheidaer Stadion in Leipzig.
[1][2] SG Planitz won the match 1–0 against Freiimfelde Halle for their 1st title.
[3] The Ostzonenmeisterschaft was a ten team single-elimination knockout cup competition.
Four teams entered the qualifying round, with the two winners advancing to the quarter-finals, where they were joined by six additional clubs who were given a bye.
If still tied, extra time was used to determine the winner.