The match was played on 26 June 1949 at the Stadion im Ostragehege in Dresden.
Union Halle won the match 4–1 against Fortuna Erfurt for their 1st title.
[1] 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.