The history of Arminia Bielefeld
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
1905–1933
Foundation, predecessors and responsibility
The foundation in 1905
Football enthusiasts founded the original Bielefelder Fußballclub Arminia on May 3, 1905.
An independent football club again
After the combined gymnastics club dissolved, BFC Arminia was reconstituted under its former name on November 6, 1922.