LIEBHERR Cup Final Four 2025: Who Will Claim the First Title of the Year in Germany

Four teams, three matches, one goal: On January 4, 2025, the top four teams of the cup season will face off at the LIEBHERR Cup Final Four. 1. FC Saarbrücken TT, TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, SV Werder Bremen, and TTC OE Bad Homburg will battle it out at the ratiopharm arena Ulm/Neu-Ulm for the first title of the year, with a compact and thrilling schedule featuring semifinals and the final on the same day.

This year marks the 10th consecutive LIEBHERR Cup Final Four hosted at the ratiopharm arena Ulm/Neu-Ulm, promising a spectacular event. The Table Tennis Bundesliga (TTBL) expects around 5,000 fans to attend, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere. The audience can anticipate world-class sports, as top stars have confirmed their participation on January 4.

Representing 1. FC Saarbrücken TT will be Patrick FRANZISKA and Darko JORGIC, while TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen brings Hugo CALDERANO and Simon GAUZY. Mattias FALCK and Kirill GERASSIMENKO play for SV Werder Bremen, and Kristian KARLSSON leads TTC OE Bad Homburg. The semifinals kick off at 11 AM, played simultaneously on two tables. Following a brief transition, the grand final showdown will take place on the center court.

TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, located just 35 kilometers from the arena, aims to secure their fifth title, making them the second most successful team in the cup’s history, behind record-holder Düsseldorf (28 titles). Ochsenhausen’s last victory came on January 5, 2019, when they defeated SV Werder Bremen in the final—a matchup that could be repeated this year. Ochsenhausen faces Bad Homburg in the semifinal, while Saarbrücken plays Bremen on the adjacent table.

For TTC OE Bad Homburg, January 4 will be a historic day as they make their debut at the LIEBHERR Cup Final Four. After previous seasons saw them advance only as far as the quarterfinals, they now aim to both enjoy the atmosphere and compete strongly.

If Bad Homburg reaches the final, KARLSSON could face his brother-in-law, Patrick FRANZISKA. FRANZISKA, who married KARLSSON’S sister Frida in 2021, will lead 1. FC Saarbrücken TT in their pursuit of another title. Having won the Champions League in the past two seasons, Saarbrücken aims to add to their collection.

“We’ll try to create another great memory,” says world-ranked No. 13 Darko JORGIC. While acknowledging Ochsenhausen’s strong lineup, JORGIC remains determined: “It’s our clear goal to win the cup this year.”

SV Werder Bremen, who eliminated TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell in a dramatic 3-2 quarterfinal, returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2019. Although they have yet to win the title, Bremen has reached the final three times.

“This is a big opportunity for us to fight for the trophy,” says team leader Mattias FALCK. “We know we’re a strong team when we play our best table tennis, and we aim to deliver at this spectacular event.”

Schedule for the LIEBHERR Cup Final Four 2025

11:00 AM: Semifinals (simultaneous)

Semifinal 1: TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen vs. TTC OE Bad Homburg

Semifinal 2: SV Werder Bremen vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken TT

After a short break: Final

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