| 1957 DFB-Pokal Final | |
| Event: | 1956–57 DFB-Pokal |
| Team1: | Fortuna Düsseldorf |
| Team1score: | 0 |
| Team2: | Bayern Munich |
| Team2score: | 1 |
| Stadium: | Rosenaustadion |
| City: | Augsburg |
| Referee: | Albert Dusch (Kaiserslautern)[1] |
| Attendance: | 44,000 |
| Previous: | 1956 |
| Next: | 1958 |
The 1957 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1956–57 DFB-Pokal, the 14th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 29 December 1957 at the Rosenaustadion in Augsburg.[2] Bayern Munich won the match 1–0 against Fortuna Düsseldorf, to claim their 1st 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).
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Round | Bayern Munich | |||
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| Opponent | Result | 1956–57 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result | |
| Bye | Qualification round | Spandauer SV (A) | 4–1 | ||
| Hamburger SV (H) | 1–0 | Semi-finals | 1. FC Saarbrücken (H) | 3–1 | |
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