It was played on 20 June 1987 at the Olympiastadion in West Berlin.

The DFB-Pokal began with 64 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition.

Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance.

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

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