[3] Bayern Munich won the match 2–1 against MSV Duisburg to claim their ninth cup title.

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 still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played.

If the score was still level, a penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner.