Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund (BVB)

Overview

Borussia Dortmund, commonly called Dortmund or BVB, is a German football club based in Dortmund. Founded in 1909, the club plays at Signal Iduna Park, Germany's largest stadium with a capacity of 81,365 spectators, featuring the famous "Yellow Wall" south stand that can accommodate 25,000 standing supporters.

BVB is one of Germany's most decorated clubs with 8 Bundesliga championships, 5 DFB-Pokal cups, and 1 Champions League won in 1997. The club embodies modern German football, combining popular passion, spectacular attacking play, and rigorous management that serves as a model for clubs worldwide.

The yellow and black colors of BVB are emblematic of world football. The club is renowned for its extraordinary atmosphere, considered among the best in Europe. The "Yellow Wall" of the Südtribüne has become legendary, creating an intimidating ambiance for all opponents who visit Dortmund and making Signal Iduna Park a fortress.

Dortmund maintains an intense rivalry with Schalke 04 in the "Revierderby" (Ruhr derby), one of football's most passionate derbies. BVB also competes with Bayern Munich for German supremacy in "Der Klassiker," matches that captivate the entire nation and represent the pinnacle of German domestic football.

The club is recognized worldwide for its excellent academy that has produced stars like Marco Reus, Mario Götze, and recently Jude Bellingham. Dortmund continues to position itself as Bayern Munich's main challenger and as a major player in European football, attracting the world's best young talents with their development reputation.

Latest news

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Borussia Derby: Dortmund Host Gladbach in Matchday 15 Opener

12/18/2025

The Borussia Derby headlines Matchday 15 as Dortmund host Mönchengladbach at Signal Iduna Park. A historic rivalry renewed with both teams seeking mom...

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AFCON 2025: Bundesliga title race unaffected as Algeria and Morocco call up mid-table stars

12/17/2025

The Bundesliga faces measured AFCON 2025 impact. Bayern and Dortmund retain full squads while Wolfsburg, Leverkusen, Frankfurt and Stuttgart lose key ...

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Bundesliga Matchday 14: Record-breaking Bayern host struggling Mainz as Dortmund travel to Freiburg

12/14/2025

Bayern Munich aim to extend their historic unbeaten run and record-breaking goal tally when bottom club Mainz visit the Allianz Arena, while Borussia ...

Champions League matchday six News
British clubs face defining Champions League night as City travel to the Bernabeu and Newcastle seek redemption in Germany

12/10/2025

Three English sides are in action on a pivotal matchday six, with Manchester City facing Real Madrid in a repeat of last season's dramatic playoff tie...

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General Information

Founded: 1909
Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
Official Website: www.bvb.de