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VfB Stuttgart vs SC Freiburg Competition – German Cup Stadium: MHPArena Date: 23rd April 2026 Kick-off time – 19:45 GMT
Thursday evening at the MHPArena, and VfB Stuttgart host SC Freiburg in a German Cup semi-final that carries all the weight and drama that a place in the final deserves. Two Bundesliga sides with contrasting recent momentum, meeting in a knockout fixture where nothing carries over — only what happens on the night. Stuttgart will be determined to make home advantage count, while Freiburg arrive on the back of arguably the form of any team in Germany across the past month.
Stuttgart’s recent run has been one of peaks and valleys. Their most recent outing ended in a 4–2 defeat away at Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga — a testing match against the league’s form team. Prior to that, a 4–0 home demolition of Hamburger SV was one of the most emphatic results of their season and a reminder of what Stuttgart are capable of at the MHPArena. Before that, a 2–0 home defeat to Dortmund underlined the inconsistency that has defined their campaign. Earlier in this run, a commanding 5–2 win away at Augsburg showed genuine attacking quality in the away fixture. The Europa League exit to Porto — a 2–0 defeat in Portugal — sits at the bottom of this sequence and speaks to the demands of a stretched schedule. Two wins from five, with three defeats, is a form line that will need to improve sharply if Stuttgart are to reach the final.
Freiburg, by contrast, could scarcely be in better shape. Their most recent outing was a 2–1 home win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga — comfortable and controlled. Prior to that, a 3–1 victory away at Celta Vigo completed a Europa League aggregate win and confirmed their continental credentials. Before that, a 1–0 away win at Mainz maintained their domestic momentum. Earlier in this run, a 3–0 home victory over Celta Vigo in the first leg of that European tie was a high-quality European performance. The one blemish — a 3–2 home defeat to Bayern — is entirely understandable given the opposition. Four wins from five across Bundesliga and European competition is exceptional form, and Freiburg will fancy their chances of causing real problems here.
The head-to-head record edges towards Stuttgart, who have won three of the last five meetings, with two wins for Freiburg and no draws. Most recently, Stuttgart won 1–0 at home in February 2026. In the previous encounter, Freiburg won 3–1 at home in September 2025 — a result that demonstrated neither side holds a monopoly on these fixtures.
In Germany, the match is live on Das Erste, with streaming available on Sky Go, Sky Sport Top Event, and WOW. Viewers in the United States can watch on ESPNU, ESPN Select, and fuboTV. The game is also available in France on beIN Sports 1 and in Italy on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Calcio.
VfB Stuttgart Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Bayern | 4–2 | Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Apr 19, 2026 |
| W | Stuttgart | 4–0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Apr 12, 2026 |
| L | Stuttgart | 0–2 | Dortmund | Bundesliga | Apr 4, 2026 |
| W | Augsburg | 2–5 | Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Mar 22, 2026 |
| L | FC Porto | 2–0 | Stuttgart | Europa League | Mar 19, 2026 |
SC Freiburg Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Freiburg | 2–1 | Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Apr 19, 2026 |
| W | Celta Vigo | 1–3 | Freiburg | Europa League | Apr 16, 2026 |
| W | Mainz | 0–1 | Freiburg | Bundesliga | Apr 12, 2026 |
| W | Freiburg | 3–0 | Celta Vigo | Europa League | Apr 9, 2026 |
| L | Freiburg | 2–3 | Bayern | Bundesliga | Apr 4, 2026 |
Head To Head
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VfB Stuttgart | 1–0 | SC Freiburg | German Bundesliga | Feb 1, 2026 |
| SC Freiburg | 3–1 | VfB Stuttgart | German Bundesliga | Sep 13, 2025 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 4–0 | SC Freiburg | German Bundesliga | Jan 18, 2025 |
| SC Freiburg | 3–1 | VfB Stuttgart | German Bundesliga | Aug 24, 2024 |
| SC Freiburg | 1–3 | VfB Stuttgart | German Bundesliga | Feb 3, 2024 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Germany | Das Erste, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Mix, Sky Go, Servus TV, WOW |
| Austria | Das Erste, Servus TV, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Mix, Sky Go Austria |
| Switzerland | Das Erste, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Mix |
| USA | ESPNU, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Italy | Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, SKY Go Italia, NOW TV |
| Spain | GOL, Gol Stadium, Movistar+ |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport, Ziggo Go |
| Poland | Eleven Sports 1, Canal+ |
| Portugal | DAZN2 Portugal, DAZN Portugal |
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