The match was played on 1 August 2000 at the BayArena in Leverkusen.
Bayern Munich won the match 5–1 against Hertha BSC for their 4th title.
[1] The DFB-Ligapokal is a six team single-elimination knockout cup competition.
Four teams enter the preliminary round, with the two winners advancing to the semi-finals, where they will be joined by two additional clubs who were given a bye.
If still tied, extra time, and if necessary penalties are used to determine the winner.