⚽Bundesliga
Regarded as one of the top five leagues in Europe, the Bundesliga of Germany is one for the true football fans.
And the brilliance of the Bundesliga is there for all to see - vibrant atmospheres, passionate fans, packed out stadiums and high quality football. It’s true that Germany has a reputation for nurturing young talents and capturing top stars from overseas, and it’s always great to watch these players live.
Even more, the Bundesliga boasts some of the best quality stadiums in Europe, featuring modern facilities and comfortable viewing positions. The result of all of this is stadiums regularly filled to capacity. This is where Zenseats comes in to help you find tickets for all the best games. We love helping you find Bundesliga tickets because we know that fans love the German football experience.
History & Origin of the Bundesliga
Surprising as it may seem, the Bundesliga is actually one of the younger professional leagues in Europe. Like many countries around the continent, football originally made its way here from Britain, quickly becoming popular across Germany and inspiring the foundation of early clubs.
But while the game was quickly becoming professional elsewhere, Germans were keen to preserve the amateur status of football with multiple regional competitions around the country. Eventually following WWII and with Germany now divided into two separate countries, the five remaining regional Oberligen of West Germany became semi-professional in 1949.
These part-time leagues continued to struggle, as most of the best players were lured away to professional competitions elsewhere. With concerns about the state of the German game, underlined when the national team was eliminated by Chile at the 1962 World Cup, the Deutscher Fussball-Bund (German Football Association) was inspired to form a new professional German competition. On 28 July 1962, the Bundesliga was officially created in Dortmund.
As one for the record books, FC Köln were crowned the first Bundesliga champions. Since this win, major clubs across the country, including Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach, have won the title. But no German team is more famous than Bayern Munich. The Bavarian giants have clinched 32 Bundesliga titles and have also gone on to excel on the European stage, winning six European Cups and Champions League titles.
Regional Derbies and National Rivalries
Nothing quite stirs the emotions of a game when there’s more than just points at stake. Local and regional rivalries add extra significance to proceedings. And there’s no bigger German rivalry than the clash between Bundesliga titans, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Despite the distance of almost 400 miles between the two clubs, Der Klassiker (The Classic) is always fought with legendary passion and competitiveness. The fans definitely turn up the volume for this one to make the game a truly special occasion.
After decades in the lower echelons of German football, FC Augsburg finally reached the top tier for the 2011-12 campaign, providing their fans with an opportunity to enjoy what has become one of the most colourful regional derbies. That’s because the local big boys are none other than Bayern Munich, making for an exciting David versus Goliath contest in this intriguing Bavarian derby.
One of the fiercest Bundesliga rivalries can be found in Germany’s industrial heartland. The match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke is often called the ‘mother of all derbies’. Previous meetings certainly fit the billing, including a remarkable 4-4 draw in 2017. Dortmund were 4-0 ahead at half time, only for Schalke to mount a spectacular comeback in the second half, underlining the importance of a derby game where surrender is not an option.
Outstanding German Stadiums
Adding to the appeal of the Bundesliga is the superb quality of stadiums. Whether it’s the huge capacity of the biggest or the incredible architecture, German stadiums are impressive. Beyond the look and the size, German football has become associated with care and attention for its fans. Over the last couple of decades, major projects to rebuild or remodel stadiums have focused on the fan experience.
This means that views from every location within venues are usually excellent, while facilities inside and outside are of the very highest standards. One fine example is the Allianz Arena, home these days to both 1860 Munich and Bayern Munich, which features more than 75,000 seats and one of the most unique stadium designs in the world.
For those who miss the chance to stand at games, the Westfalenstadion home of Borussia Dortmund has the biggest stand with terracing in Europe. The iconic Südtribüne stand can hold 24,454 fans. Also known as the Signal Iduna Park, this incredible venue has an overall Bundesliga capacity for 81,365 spectators, and is famed for its amazing atmosphere. Attending a game here is one to add to your bucket list.
In fact, overseas fans visiting Germany are spoiled for choice. From the 60,000 MHPArena in Stuttgart to the impressive 58,000 Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, there’s a wide selection of outstanding venues to watch a Bundesliga game at.
So, don't miss out on the electrifying atmosphere and top quality football that comes with a live Bundesliga match. Whether you're cheering for the giants of Bayern Munich or supporting rising challengers, Zenseats simplifies your ticket-buying experience in just a few clicks.
Bundesliga Football Winners
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Team
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No. titles
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Year(s) of title
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Bayern Munich
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32
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1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1993–94, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
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Borussia Dortmund
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5
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1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2010–11, 2011–12
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
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5
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1969–70, 1970–71, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77
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Werder Bremen
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4
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1964–65, 1987–88, 1992–93, 2003–04
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Hamburger SV
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3
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1978–79, 1981–82, 1982–83
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VfB Stuttgart
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3
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1983–84, 1991–92, 2006–07
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FC Köln
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2
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1963-64, 1977-78
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FC Kaiserslautern
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2
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1990-91, 1997-98
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1860 Munich
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1
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1965-66
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Eintracht Braunschweig
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1
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1966-67
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FC Nürnberg
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1
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1967-68
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VfL Wolfsburg
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1
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2008-09
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Bundesliga Football Records
Most wins overall:
Bayern Munich (1963-64 to 2022-23)
1,189
Most wins in a season:
Bayern Munich (2012-13 & 2013-14)
29
Most player goals:
Gerd Müller
365
Most player appearances:
Charly Körbel
602
Biggest Stadiums:
Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
365
Biggest Stadiums:
Allianz Arena, Munich
024
Biggest Stadiums:
Olympiastadion, Berlin
475
Record Attendance:
Hertha BSC vs. FC Köln, Olympiastadion (1969)
075
