Ribery, Robben and co – Bayern legends return to Munich | OneFootball

FC Bayern brings back nostalgia: On January 18, 2026, the "Legends Cup" will take place at the SAP Garden – featuring stars like Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, and Philipp Lahm.

The SAP Garden in Munich will once again become the stage for football romance. After the "Beckenbauer Cup" last winter thrilled over 9,500 fans as a tribute to Bayern icon Franz Beckenbauer, the next legends spectacle is already set for January 2026. The "FC Bayern Legends Cup" promises an indoor tournament of the highest class – in the style of the classic indoor football magic that once defined the winter breaks and electrified fans all over Germany.

On January 18, 2026, the FC Bayern Legends will face all-star teams from Real Madrid, Juventus Turin, Celtic Glasgow, and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Back to the old magic with Ribéry and Robben

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The lineup of the Bayern team will make the hearts of all nostalgics beat faster. With Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben, the legendary wing duo of the record champions is reunited. Both defined an era, stood for breathtaking dribbles, dangerous finishes – and countless goosebump moments. The prospect of seeing the two together on the indoor field once more is likely worth the admission price for many fans alone.

World champion Philipp Lahm is also back – this time as the coach of the Bayern legends team. He already led his team to the title at last year's Beckenbauer Cup and looks forward to reuniting with former teammates and companions.

Lahm explains: "I am very excited to accompany the FC Bayern Legends as a coach at the 'Legends Cup'. Reuniting with former teammates is always special – many beautiful memories come alive. The tournament brings together many familiar faces from world football and offers a very special football experience. We want to thrill the fans – and of course, win the trophy again in the end."

The Beckenbauer Cup as an emotional kickoff

Looking back shows the impact such tournaments can have. The "Beckenbauer Cup" attracted thousands of fans to the SAP Garden as part of FC Bayern's 125th anniversary. The team led by captain Giovane Élber then won convincingly 4-0 in the final against the Real Madrid legends with Iker Casillas and Pepe. The semi-final against Borussia Dortmund was also a spectacle that evoked memories of past classics.

The Legends Cup aims to pick up right there: an event full of emotions, football artistry, and reunions with big names from Europe's top clubs.

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