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Play against FC Bayern München!
Imagine this: You're standing on the pitch. In front of you is Joshua Kimmich. You gather your courage and start dribbling. A quick move, a strong burst of speed, the crowd cheers you on – the dream of every amateur footballer!
There are opportunities in life that you cannot miss. This is one of them: Apply for The Match of Your Life, secure a spot on the Paulaner Dreamteam and try to compete against the stars of FC Bayern – alongside other football-loving fans from around the world.
The Match of Your Life is a multi-stage competition with three selection rounds, in which a team of experts and the jury will assemble a formidable team of amateur soccer players after reviewing all applications and holding auditions: the team that will play against FC Bayern München.
TAKE YOUR CHANCE
Die Match of Your Life Experience
Participation in the Casting of The Match of Your Life
Participation in the Casting of
The Match of Your Life
Join the live casting in Germany, where participants will be selected to play against the FC Bayern München team in The Match of Your Life.
Transportation
Transportation
A round-trip transportation from Italy to Germany for the winner.
Board and lodging
Board and lodging
A two-night stay in a hotel, meals included.
YOUR PATH TO THE TEAM
Seven steps to the Paulaner Dream Team
From the application to the kickoff
1. Apply now
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1. Apply now
You can sign up for The Match of Your Life on this website under “Apply Now.” Just enter your name and email address, and you will receive a registration link via email.
2. Fill out the questionnaire
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2. Fill out the questionnaire
In the second step, you will introduce yourself to the team of experts through a questionnaire. You will have the opportunity to upload a profile picture. The experts are looking for applicants who can impress with their athletic skills or personality.
3. Upload a video
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3. Upload a video
In the next step, you will present yourself to our internal experts in a video of up to 90 seconds – the creative direction is entirely up to you. Show your authentic self, give insight into your game, make it clear what makes you special as a player and as a person and don't forget to show a Paulaner product (preferably our Weissbier 0,0%) in a creative way.
4. Share your video and get the most likes
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4. Share your video and get the most likes
Congratulations: You’re in the top 10! Share your video with friends and family now: The person with the most votes will secure a spot among the Top 5! Our team of experts will select the remaining four players, who will travel to Munich to enjoy the Match of Your Life Experience and participate in a live casting judged by a high-profile jury.
5. Casting in Munich
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5. Casting in Munich
The top 5 have made it and get to live the Match of Your Life Experience and travel to Munich for the live casting. Will you be one of them?
6. Impress the jury
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6. Impress the jury
At the live casting in Munich, you have the opportunity to show yourself in the best light. The jury will assess your athletic skills and wants to find out if you fit the personality for The Match of Your Life. Convince the jury that you are the right choice for the Paulaner Dreamteam.
7. Play the match of your life
7. Play the match of your life
The moment has come: You have made it through and stand with the other winners in the team that will face the stars of FC Bayern. The ultimate thrill!
This is a cool opportunity for our fans: the chance to play against us pros. I am curious to see who’ll be on the team. I am sure they will be guys who play really well and are also up for a good time. I am looking forward to the game—even we don’t get to experience something like this every day.
Jamal Musiala
The event
Are you ready for the ultimate kick?
The Match of Your Life is a multi-stage competition in which experts and a distinguished panel of judges select amateur soccer players to form a team that will face off against the stars of FC Bayern München. Anyone over the age of 18 who resides in Italy or San Marino is eligible to apply.
In your application, you’ll impress the judges with your knowledge, soccer skills, and personality: Use the questionnaire to show who you are, and later introduce yourself to the team of experts via video. With your personality and skills, you can prove to the experts—and then to the jury—that you’re the right person for The Match of Your Life.
EVENT TIMELINE
The Match of Your Life
Dedication makes the difference
Crucial for your nomination are not only your football skills but also your dedication and ideas: If you put in the effort in your application, you have a good chance of being selected.
Prove to the experts that you're the one who deserves it and play against the stars of FC Bayern München. Good luck!
This is the jury
This jury brings everything that makes real football.
From the adrenaline on the field to the excitement in the stadium and the experience of playing for the national team: Here, soccer experts decide who will make it into The Match of Your Life. This jury is looking for players with personality, passion, and team spirit. These jury members will be waiting for you at the casting in Germany:
Konrad Laimer
I'm part of the Paulaner Dream Team jury, and I'm really looking forward to playing against you with my guys. So apply now! I can't wait to see some of you in Munich soon.
Stephan Lehmann
The Match of Your Life. Play soccer against the stars of FC Bayern. Paulaner makes it happen. We on the jury are already looking forward to your applications.
Lena Oberdorf
Hey everyone, I’m part of the Paulaner Dreamteam jury. I’m looking forward to the challenges and to meeting you all. Join in—it’s going to be a blast! Good luck to you all.
I was already part of it in 2014: Us against Paulaner’s international amateur selection. That was a great team. You can feel how much heart and soul the fans put into it. I’m looking forward to feeling that team spirit again at The Match of Your Life and playing against a world selection of amateurs.
Manuel Neuer
Captain of FC Bayern München