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Wolves and Hartberger in the ÖFB Cup: Historic final on Lake Wörthersee!
Wolfsberger AC will face TSV Hartberg in the ÖFB Cup final on May 1, 2025. Both teams qualified after exciting semi-finals.
Wolves and Hartberger in the ÖFB Cup: Historic final on Lake Wörthersee!
The semi-finals of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup took place on April 3, 2025, where the two finalists were determined. Wolfsberger AC and TSV Hartberg prevailed in their games and will meet on May 1, 2025 in the Wörthersee Stadium. Wolfsberger AC put in an impressive performance by defeating Linzer ASK 5-3. This marks the first time the club has reached a final in its history.
TSV Hartberg, on the other hand, was able to prevail against FK Austria Wien. This means that two teams will meet that have not previously been represented as finalists in the history of the ÖFB Cup. This promises to be an exciting duel.
Tradition of the ÖFB Cup
The UNIQA ÖFB Cup is the national football cup competition for men in Austria and is organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). The first event took place on February 23, 1919, with the official history going back to an unofficial competition from 1907. In the main round of the cup, 64 teams play against each other in a knockout system.
The record winner of the competition is FK Austria Wien, who won the title a total of 27 times. The current title holder is SK Sturm Graz, who have already won the cup seven times. Participation is mandatory for all members of the Bundesliga and the best-placed clubs in the regional associations.
development and meaning
Historically, the ÖFB Cup has enjoyed only moderate popularity since the 1950s. In 2008 the competition was held exclusively with amateur teams. However, since 1960, the winner of the cup has received the right to take part in the European Cup Winners' Cup, which further enhances the competition. Since 2015, the highest-ranked club in the Bundesliga that has not already qualified has also received a starting place in the UEFA Europa League.
Overall, the finals often took place in Vienna, with the ÖFB Cup trophy being changed several times. The current version was introduced in 2019. In the long history of the cup, 19 different clubs have been able to win the title, which underlines the diversity and competitiveness in Austrian football.
The upcoming final between Wolfsberger AC and TSV Hartberg will open a new chapter in the history of the ÖFB Cup. But it is already clear that the two teams will make history by fighting for the prestigious title for the first time.
You can find more information about the ÖFB Cup on the official website: ÖFB Cup on Wikipedia.