| Deutsche Fußballmeisterschaft | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | West Germany |
| Dates | 3 May – 21 June |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2nd German title |
| Runner-up | VfB Stuttgart |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 25 |
| Goals scored | 93 (3.72 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Otto Baitinger (6 goals) |
The 1953 German football championship was the culmination of the football season in the West Germany in 1952–53. 1. FC Kaiserslautern were crowned champions for the second time after a group stage and a final, having previously won the championship in 1951.[1][2]