The history of Energie Cottbus
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
All eventsFounding & identity
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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
1963–1989
The BSG and the DDR-Oberliga
Energie is born
BSG Energie Cottbus is established from the football section of SC Cottbus on January 31, 1966.
1990–1999
Cup final and the breakthrough
From BSG to football club
During the political and sporting transformation, BSG Energie becomes FC Energie Cottbus.