The match was played on 1 August 2002 at the Ruhrstadion in Bochum.
Hertha BSC won the match 4–1 against Schalke 04, an exact repeat of the previous final, for their 2nd 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.