The history of Energie Cottbus
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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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
The predecessor SC Cottbus
The football section of SC Cottbus is the immediate predecessor of BSG Energie.
The present club statutes give July 1, 1963 as its foundation date.
Energie is born
BSG Energie Cottbus is established from the football section of SC Cottbus on January 31, 1966.
This date marks the beginning of the official Energie club tradition, with red and white becoming its defining colours.
1990–1999
Cup final and the breakthrough
From BSG to football club
During the political and sporting transformation, BSG Energie becomes FC Energie Cottbus.
The transition to a registered association changes its legal organisation; the present statutes explicitly record succession to the former football sections.