The match was played on 21 July 2001 at the Carl-Benz-Stadion in Mannheim.
Hertha BSC won the match 4–1 against Schalke 04 for their 1st 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.