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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Competitions

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1995–2014

Returns and setbacks

  1. Bayern ends the first cup semi-final campaign

    Arminia Bielefeld
    0:2
    Bayern Munich
    DFB-Pokal
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    Arminia played in a DFB-Pokal semi-final for the first time.

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.

Since 2024

The road to Berlin and a hundred years of the Alm

  1. A first DFB-Pokal final

    Arminia Bielefeld
    2:1
    Bayer Leverkusen
    DFB-Pokal
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    Arminia came from behind to beat holders Bayer Leverkusen 2–1.

  2. The big final in Berlin

    Arminia Bielefeld
    2:4
    VfB Stuttgart
    DFB-Pokal
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    Arminia lost its first DFB-Pokal final 2–4 to Stuttgart.