Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart fined for pyrotechnics at DFB-Pokal final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart have both been fined €260,000 by the DFB due to the extensive use of pyrotechnics during the DFB-Pokal final held on May 23, 2026. Approximately 300 pyrotechnic devices were set off by fans of each club during the match. The use of such devices has increasingly come under scrutiny this season, with Bayern previously facing penalties for pyrotechnic use in other matches. As both clubs prepare for the upcoming season, they must address the implications of these fines.
- •Both clubs fined €260,000 for pyrotechnics use.
- •Fans set off approximately 300 pyrotechnic devices each.
- •Match took place on May 23, 2026, in Berlin.
- •Bayern Munich faces increased scrutiny for fan behavior this season.
- •Upcoming season begins next month for both clubs.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart slapped with fine for pyros at the DFB-Pokal final
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