BVB's Establishment: A Timeline

Kayla Jul 09, 2026

Borussia Verein für die Spielbetriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, more commonly known as BVB, is a professional football club based in Dortmund, Germany. Established in 1909, the club has since become one of the most successful and popular football teams in Germany and Europe.

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The origins of BVB can be traced back to a small sports club called Turngemeinde Dortmund, which was founded in 1848. In 1909, a group of young men from the club decided to form a football department, marking the beginning of what would become BVB.

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a woman with long hair is looking at the camera and has her hand on her head

The Founding of BVB

On December 19, 1909, the football department of Turngemeinde Dortmund officially separated from the parent club and registered as an independent football club. The new club was named "Fußballclub Dortmund" (FC Dortmund).

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FC Dortmund played its first match on January 22, 1910, against SC 06 Kassel, winning 5-2. The club quickly gained popularity and success, winning the Westphalian championship in 1912 and 1913.

The Merger with TuS Dornbusch

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the band b vb army forever is shown in black and white with text overlay

In 1913, FC Dortmund merged with another local club, TuS Dornbusch, to form "SV Dortmund 04". The merger was a strategic move to strengthen the club's position in the region.

The new club, SV Dortmund 04, continued the success of its predecessors, winning the Westphalian championship again in 1915 and 1917. However, the club's progress was interrupted by World War I, which led to a suspension of football activities.

The Renaming to BVB

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a piece of paper that has been written on it with the words, our flag

After the war, SV Dortmund 04 was reformed and renamed "Ballspiel-Verein Borussia 04 e.V." in 1919. The name "Borussia" was chosen to reflect the club's connection to the historic region of Borussia, which is now part of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The new club, now known as BVB, continued to build on the success of its predecessors. In 1925, BVB won the Westphalian championship for the sixth time and qualified for the German championship for the first time. Although BVB lost the final, it marked the beginning of the club's national and international success.

BVB's Golden Era

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an image of a poster with words and pictures on it that say, pick the color

BVB's most successful period began in the 1950s and continued until the 1960s. During this time, the club won several national and international titles, including the German championship, the German Cup, and the European Cup.

In 1963, BVB became the first German club to win the European Cup, defeating Scottish club Rangers 3-1 in the final. This victory marked a significant milestone in the club's history and cemented BVB's status as one of Europe's top football clubs.

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the band black veil birds is shown in three different colors and font, including one that says
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two women are standing next to each other in front of a black and white background
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the letters v and b are drawn in different colors
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The 1960s: A Decade of Success

The 1960s was a decade of unprecedented success for BVB. The club won the German championship five times (1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968) and the German Cup twice (1965 and 1966). BVB also reached the European Cup final again in 1966, losing to Spanish club Real Madrid.

BVB's success during this period was built on a strong team that included legendary players such as Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Lothar Emmerich, and Sigfried Held. The club's success was also a result of the visionary leadership of manager Helmut Kapellmann and coach Heinz Höher.

BVB's European Success

In addition to its domestic success, BVB also made a significant impact on the European stage. In 1964, BVB became the first German club to win the European Cup Winners' Cup, defeating Spanish club Real Zaragoza 2-1 in the final.

BVB's European success continued in the 1970s and 1980s, with the club reaching the European Cup final again in 1980 and winning the European Cup Winners' Cup for the second time in 1989.

Today, BVB is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Germany and Europe. The club's history is a testament to its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. As BVB continues to look to the future, it remains dedicated to preserving its rich heritage while also embracing new challenges and opportunities.