Overview
1. FC Union Berlin are the Köpenick club whose working-class identity is inseparable from its supporters, with Stadion An der Alten Försterei as their home and a strong connection to their city and supporters. Their modern profile reflects this milestone: Union reached the Bundesliga for the first time in 2019 after a fan-powered rise through German football.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1966, the club’s legacy reflects this milestone: Union reached the Bundesliga for the first time in 2019 after a fan-powered rise through German football. That story continues through a distinctive football culture, generations of local heroes and the atmosphere created at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Source: RateGame Editorial
Founded1966
Championships0 Bundesliga titles
Home VenueStadion An der Alten Försterei
RivalsHertha BSC — the Berlin derby
All-Time IconTorsten Mattuschka — a cult captain and free-kick specialist
ColorsRed and white
Fun Fact 1Supporters famously helped renovate Stadion An der Alten Försterei by hand
Fun Fact 2The club’s Christmas carol event at the stadium became a Berlin football tradition