| 1956 DFB-Pokal Final | |
| Event: | 1955–56 DFB-Pokal |
| Team1: | Karlsruher SC |
| Team1score: | 3 |
| Team2: | Hamburger SV |
| Team2score: | 1 |
| Stadium: | Wildparkstadion |
| City: | Karlsruhe |
| Referee: | Adolf Loser (Essen)[1] |
| Attendance: | 25,000 |
| Previous: | 1955 |
| Next: | 1957 |
The 1956 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1955–56 DFB-Pokal, the 13th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 5 August 1956 at the Wildparkstadion in Karlsruhe.[2] Karlsruher SC won the match 3–1 against Hamburger SV, to claim their 2nd cup title.
The DFB-Pokal began with 5 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of two rounds leading up to the final. In the qualification round, all but two teams were given a bye. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a replay would take place at the original away team's stadium. If still level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.[3]
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
| Karlsruher SC | Round | Hamburger SV | |||
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| Opponent | Result | 1955–56 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result | |
| FK Pirmasens (A) | 5–1 | Semi-finals | Fortuna Düsseldorf (A) | 2–1 | |
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