The history of Eintracht Frankfurt

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

The key milestones at a glance.

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Competitions

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1899–1946

Roots, progress and persecution

  1. First German championship final

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    0:2
    Bayern Munich
    German championship
    Location: Nuremberg Stadium: Städtisches Stadion Neutral venue

    Eintracht reach their first German championship final, losing 2–0 to Bayern Munich in Nuremberg.

1947–1969

Championship and the European stage

  1. German champions

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    5:3a.e.t.
    Kickers Offenbach
    German championship
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    Eintracht beat Kickers Offenbach 5–3 after extra time in Berlin to become German champions for the first time.