The history of Arminia Bielefeld

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

The key milestones at a glance.

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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
1905–1933

Foundation, predecessors and responsibility

  1. Exclusion and responsibility

    Arminia participated in the Nazi exclusion of Jewish members.

    Location: Bielefeld
1995–2014

Returns and setbacks

  1. Back in professional football

    Borussia Neunkirchen
    0:4
    Arminia Bielefeld
    Regionalliga West/Südwest
    Location: Neunkirchen Stadium: Ellenfeld-Stadion

    A 4–0 win at Borussia Neunkirchen secured Arminia’s return to the 2. Bundesliga.

2015–2023

Cup surprises and new beginnings

  1. Schwolow saves the semi-final dream

    Arminia Bielefeld
    1:1a.e.t. · 5:4 on pens
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    DFB-Pokal
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    After 120 minutes ended 1–1, the third-division side beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–4 on penalties.

  2. Six goals against a promotion contender

    Arminia Bielefeld
    6:0
    Eintracht Braunschweig
    2. Bundesliga
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    Fighting relegation, Arminia stunned promotion contenders Eintracht Braunschweig with a 6–0 win.

Since 2024

The road to Berlin and a hundred years of the Alm

  1. Fabian Klos bows out with a cup

    Arminia Bielefeld
    3:1
    SC Verl
    Westphalia Cup
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    Arminia won the Westphalia Cup final against Verl 3–1.