The German Cup Table Tennis Final Four will take place on January 3, 2027, in the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm, with 1. FC Saarbrücken, Borussia Dortmund, TTC Fulda-Maberzell, and SV Werder Bremen participating, with tickets available starting at 19 euros through the Table Tennis Bundesliga.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Ticket Demand: With the 2026 edition drawing 5.200 spectators to a sellout crowd, early-bird buyers have until October 4 to secure a 20 Prozent discount on categories 1 through 4.
- FC Saarbrücken enter the tournament as triple-winners anchored by elite talent, altering the baseline expectations for challengers like Borussia Dortmund.
- Venue Stability: The Ratiopharm-Arena continues its tenure as the definitive home of the German Cup Final Four, a model running uninterrupted since January 2016.
The Contenders Set for Neu-Ulm
The landscape of the tournament shifted following the absence of TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, the 2025 cup champions who failed to book their ticket for this upcoming iteration.
FC Saarbrücken takes on Borussia Dortmund. The Saarländer arrive boasting a formidable roster featuring World Cup winner Hugo Calderano and national team stalwart Patrick Franziska, carrying the weight of their status as reigning triple-winners. Across the bracket, the semifinal pairing features TTC Fulda-Maberzell locking horns with SV Werder Bremen. Fulda reached the final stage in the previous campaign and relies heavily on German national player Dimitrij Ovtcharov, while Werder Bremen returns to the premier cup stage after a single-year absence.
Ticketing Details and Venue Logistics
Demand for seats inside the Ratiopharm-Arena remains high following the capacity crowd recorded in early 2026. Fans looking to secure entry for January 3, 2027, can purchase tickets starting at the base price of 19 euros. An early-bird incentive runs through October 4, offering a 20 Prozent discount on ticket categories 1 through 4.
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | January 3, 2027 |
| Venue | Ratiopharm Arena, Neu-Ulm |
| Confirmed Teams | 1. FC Saarbrücken, Borussia Dortmund, TTC Fulda-Maberzell, SV Werder Bremen |
| Ticket Pricing | Starting from 19 Euros (20 Prozent discount until October 4) |
| Semifinal Start Time | 11:00 AM (Arena opens 90 minutes prior) |
With no local representative in the mix—following the structural changes that dissolved the TTC Neu-Ulm construct—none of the four participating franchises will enjoy a true geographic home advantage on matchday. The action kicks off sharply at 11:00 AM for the semifinals, with stadium doors opening ninety minutes prior to tip-off.
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