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Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund, often known simply as Borussia Dortmund (German pronunciation: [boˈʁʊsi̯a ˈdɔɐ̯tmʊnt] ⓘ) [5] or by its initialism BVB (pronounced [beːfaʊ̯ˈbeː] ⓘ), or just Dortmund by International fans, is a German professional sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Having been relegated in 1972, Borussia Dortmund was the only member of the 2. Bundesliga (second Division) to host the 1974 World Cup games in a completely new stadium. [citation needed] In 1976, after promotion to the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund played its first game in Germany's highest division in their new home stadium. [citation needed]
Borussia Dortmund was forced to leave their ground Weisse Wiese and moved to the Stadion Rote Erde in 1937. [2] During World War II, the stadium was heavily damaged and was renovated after the war. From 1947 to 1967, Borussia Dortmund was one of the most successful clubs in West Germany and the
The Bundesliga paused for a winter break on 22 December, and will not resume until 10 January when Borussia Dortmund host defending champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Borussia Dortmund was founded in 1909 by eighteen football players from Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund have won eight German championships, five DFB-Pokals, six DFL-Supercups, one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and one Intercontinental Cup. Their Cup Winners' Cup win in 1966 made them the first German club to win a European title.
Borussia Dortmund won the UEFA Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup in 1997, as well as the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1966. 'Die Borussen' are eight-time German Champions and have won five German Cups. Borussia Dortmund play at Westfalenstadion, currently known as Signal Iduna Park.
The 2024–25 season is the 116th season in the existence of Borussia Dortmund, and the club's 49th consecutive season in the top flight of German football.In addition to the domestic league, the club are also competing in the DFB-Pokal, the UEFA Champions League, and the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup for the first time.
The 2022–23 season was the 114th season in the existence of Borussia Dortmund and the club's 47th consecutive season in the top flight of German football. In addition to the domestic league, they participated in this season's editions of the DFB-Pokal and UEFA Champions League.