History of FC Bayern Munich in Timeline
FC Bayern Munich is a German professional sports club based in Munich, Bavaria, most famous for its men's football team. Playing in the Bundesliga, they are the most successful club in German football, holding a record 34 national titles, including an unprecedented eleven consecutive titles from 2013 to 2023. They also boast a record 20 national cups and have achieved significant success in European competitions, solidifying their place among the world's most decorated football clubs.
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February 1900: Founding of FC Bayern Munich
On February 27, 1900, eleven members of the football division left MTV 1879 and founded Fußball-Club Bayern München.
1900: Bayern Munich Founded
In 1900, Bayern Munich was founded by eleven players led by Franz John.
1901: Move to Clemensstraße
In 1901, Bayern Munich moved to its own field located in Schwabing at the Clemensstraße, marking a significant step in securing a dedicated space for their matches.
1905: Joining MSC
In 1905 Bayern Munich joined MSC and had to play in red shorts due to MSC's decree.
1908: Chess Department Created
In 1908, Bayern Munich's chess department was created.
1910: Joined Kreisliga
In 1910, Bayern joined the newly founded "Kreisliga", the first regional Bavarian league.
1919: Bayern FA
From 1919 to 1924 the crest denoted "Bayern FA", whereby "FA" stands for Fußball-Abteilung, i.e., Football Department.
1920: Largest Football Club
By 1920, Bayern Munich had over 700 members, making it the largest football club in Munich.
1924: Bayern FA
From 1919 to 1924 the crest denoted "Bayern FA", whereby "FA" stands for Fußball-Abteilung, i.e., Football Department.
1926: South German Championship
In 1926, Bayern won its first South German championship.
1932: First National Championship
In 1932, Bayern Munich won its first national championship.
1943: Josef Sauter Inaugurated
In 1943, Josef Sauter, an NSDAP member, was inaugurated as president of Bayern Munich.
1945: Member of Oberliga Süd
After the end of the Second World War in 1945, Bayern became a member of the Oberliga Süd, the southern conference of the German first division.
1945: Handball Department Founded
In 1945, the handball department of Bayern Munich was founded.
1946: Basketball Department Founded
In 1946, the basketball department of Bayern Munich was founded. It currently contains 26 teams.
1947: Kurt Landauer Returns
In 1947, Kurt Landauer returned from exile and was once again appointed club president of Bayern Munich.
1951: Kurt Landauer's Tenure Ends
In 1951, Kurt Landauer's tenure as club president ended, having been the president with the longest accumulated tenure.
1954: Bavaria Colors included
In 1954, the colors of Bavaria were included for the first time in Bayern Munich's crest.
1954: German Champions
In 1954, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German championship.
1955: DFB-Pokal win and Relegation
In 1955, Bayern was relegated but returned to the Oberliga in the following season and won the DFB-Pokal for the first time, beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–0 in the final.
1955: German Champions
In 1955, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German championship.
1958: Reitlinger Ousted
In 1958, President Reitlinger was ousted in the club's elections by the industrialist Roland Endler, who provided financial stability for the club.
1961: Record Crowd at Grünwalder Stadion
During the 1961–62 season, Bayern Munich's home game against 1. FC Nürnberg at the Grünwalder Stadion drew a record crowd of more than 50,000 spectators.
1962: Zlatko Čajkovski Hired
In 1962, Bayern hired Zlatko Čajkovski as coach.
1962: Wilhelm Neudecker Replaces Endler
In 1962, Wilhelm Neudecker replaced Roland Endler as president of Bayern Munich.
1963: Hiring and Firing of Coaches
Between 1945 and 1963, Bayern struggled, hiring and firing 13 coaches.
1963: Bundesliga Inception
In 1963, Bayern Munich was not selected for the Bundesliga during its inception.
1965: Promotion to Bundesliga
In 1965, Bayern Munich achieved promotion to the Bundesliga.
1968: Semi-Finals
In 1968 Bayern reached the Cup Winner's Cup Semi-Finals.
1968: German Basketball Cup
In 1968, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German Basketball Cup.
1968: Red and Blue Striped Shirts
In the 1968-69 season, Bayern Munich changed to red and blue striped shirts with blue shorts and socks.
1969: Red and White Striped Shirts
Between 1969 and 1973, Bayern Munich wore a home strip of red and white striped shirts with either red or white shorts and red socks.
1969: League and Cup Double
In 1969, Bayern achieved the first league and cup double in Bundesliga history under coach Branko Zebec.
1970: Udo Lattek Takes Charge
In 1970, Udo Lattek took charge as coach of Bayern Munich.
1970: Division Founded
In 1970, the women's football division of Bayern Munich was founded, consisting of four teams with 90 players.
1971: Olympiastadion Inauguration
In the last Bundesliga match of the 1971–72 season, the Olympiastadion was inaugurated. The match drew a capacity crowd of 79,000, showcasing the stadium's potential and marking its first official use.
1972: Summer Olympics and Inauguration of the Olympiastadion
In 1972, the city of Munich built the Olympiastadion for the Summer Olympics. The inauguration occurred during the last Bundesliga match of the 1971-72 season, drawing a capacity crowd of 79,000.
1972: Match at Olympiastadion
In the 1971-72 season, the match against Schalke 04 was the first match in the new Olympiastadion, and was also the first live televised match in Bundesliga history.
1973: All-White Kit
In the 1973-74 season, Bayern Munich switched to an all-white kit featuring single vertical red and blue stripes on the shirt.
1974: All-Red Home Kit
From 1974 onwards, Bayern Munich has mostly worn an all-red home kit with white trim.
1974: 1974 FIFA World Cup Final
In 1974, the Olympiastadion played host to the final of the FIFA World Cup, further solidifying its reputation as one of the foremost stadiums in the world.
1975: European Title Defence
In 1975, Bayern defended their European title by defeating Leeds United in the European Cup final.
1976: Third Consecutive European Cup
In 1976, Bayern Munich won the European Cup for the third consecutive time.
1976: Championship Win
In 1976, the Bayern Munich women's team won the championship.
1977: Franz Beckenbauer Leaves
In 1977, Franz Beckenbauer left Bayern Munich for New York Cosmos.
1978: Magirus Deutz and Iveco Kit Sponsor
From 1978 to 1984, Magirus Deutz and Iveco were Bayern Munich's kit sponsors.
1978: FC Bayern Munich II Played in the Oberliga
Since 1978, FC Bayern Munich II played in the Oberliga before the inception of the Regionalliga in 1994.
1979: Retirements and Departure
In 1979, Sepp Maier and Uli Hoeneß retired, and Gerd Müller joined the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
1980: Bundesliga Title
In 1980, Paul Breitner and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge led Bayern to a Bundesliga title.
1981: Bundesliga Title
In 1981, Paul Breitner and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge led Bayern to another Bundesliga title.
1983: Bowling Department Emerged
In 1983, the bowling department of Bayern Munich emerged from SKC Real-Isaria.
1984: Commodore Kit Sponsor
From 1984 to 1989, Commodore was Bayern Munich's kit sponsor.
1984: DFB-Pokal Win
In 1984, Bayern won the DFB-Pokal and Udo Lattek returned as coach.
1986: League and Cup Double
In 1986, Bayern won the league and cup double.
1987: European Cup Runner-Up
In 1987, Bayern finished as runner-up in the European Cup.
1987: Jupp Heynckes Hired
In 1987, Jupp Heynckes was hired as coach of Bayern Munich.
1989: Opel Kit Sponsor
From 1989 to 2002, Opel was Bayern Munich's kit sponsor.
1991: Near-Relegation Campaign
During the 1991-92 campaign, under coach Søren Lerby, Bayern Munich experienced a near-relegation situation.
1993: Alexander Zickler Transfer
In 1993, Bayern Munich transferred Alexander Zickler from Dynamo Dresden for 2.3 Million DM. The sum was considered a subvention for the financially threatened Dresdeners.
1993: UEFA Cup Elimination
In 1993, Bayern was eliminated in the UEFA Cup second round and Franz Beckenbauer took over as coach.
1994: Dortmund's Rise and Bundesliga Titles
In 1994, Dortmund began to challenge Bayern's dominance, marking the beginning of their increased stature as a rival.
1994: Inception of Regionalliga
Since the inception of the Regionalliga in 1994, FC Bayern Munich II played in the Regionalliga Süd, after playing in the Oberliga since 1978.
1995: Red and Blue Stripes Revived
Between 1995 and 1997, Bayern Munich revived the red and blue striped color scheme.
1995: Dortmund's Rise and Bundesliga Titles
In 1995, Dortmund challenged Bayern's dominance, marking the beginning of their increased stature as a rival, which resulted in winning two Bundesliga titles in 1994-95 and 1995-96.
1995: Beckenbauer Returns
In 1995, Franz Beckenbauer briefly returned as caretaker coach.
1995: Second and Youth Teams at Grünwalder Stadion
Since 1995, the second teams and youth teams of both Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich have played their matches in the Grünwalder Stadion.
1996: Matthäus vs. Möller Incident
In 1996, Bayern captain Lothar Matthäus accused Germany teammate Andreas Möller of being a 'crybaby', leading to Möller slapping Matthäus, marking a notable moment of conflict between the players.
1996: UEFA Cup Victory
In 1996, Franz Beckenbauer led Bayern to victory in the UEFA Cup.
1996: Establishment of Munichmaniacs 1996
In 1996, the ultra group Munichmaniacs 1996 was established as part of the Bayern Munich supporters' scene.
1997: Dortmund Wins Champions League Final at Olympiastadion
In 1997, Dortmund won the UEFA Champions League final at the Olympiastadion, Bayern's home ground, adding to the rivalry between the two teams.
1998: Kahn's Controversial Actions
During Bayern and Dortmund's second Bundesliga meeting in the 1998–99 season, Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn first attempted a flying kung-fu kick at Chapuisat, and later appeared to bite Heiko Herrlich's ear, causing controversy.
1998: Ottmar Hitzfeld Coaching Start
In 1998, Ottmar Hitzfeld began coaching Bayern Munich after his success at Borussia Dortmund. In his first season, Bayern won the Bundesliga.
1999: Predominantly Red Kit
In 1999, Bayern Munich returned to a predominantly red kit, which featured blue sleeves.
1999: Champions League Final Loss
In the early 2000s, Bayern Munich lost one Champions League final in 1999, adding to their domestic success.
2000: Decision to Build New Stadium
At the end of 2000, the city of Munich, the state of Bavaria, Bayern Munich, and 1860 Munich jointly decided to build a new stadium to replace the Olympiastadion. This decision was influenced by the awarding of the 2006 FIFA World Cup to Germany.
2000: Traditional All-Red Kit
In 2000, Bayern Munich released a traditional all-red kit with white trim to be worn for Champions League matches.
2001: Rotwein-Colored Home Kit
Between 2001 and 2003, Bayern Munich wore a Rotwein-colored home kit in Bundesliga matches.
2001: Champions League Win and Indiscipline Record
In 2001, Bayern Munich won a Champions League final in addition to more domestic success. During an angry league meeting between Bayern and Dortmund, there were ten yellow cards and three red cards shown, setting a Bundesliga record for indiscipline.
2001: Bundesliga and Champions League Titles
In 2001, Bayern Munich won their third consecutive Bundesliga title with a stoppage-time goal on the final day of the season. Days later, Bayern won the Champions League for the fourth time, defeating Valencia on penalties after a 25-year gap.
2001: Bayern's most successful season since 2001
In 2001, Bayern had its most successful season since 2001, securing the domestic double and losing only in the final of the Champions League to Inter Milan
2002: Adidas Acquires Shares
In 2002, Adidas acquired its shares in FC Bayern München AG for €77 million, with the money designated to help finance the Allianz Arena.
2002: Intercontinental Cup Win
In 2002, Bayern Munich started the season with a win in the Intercontinental Cup but ended the 2001-02 season without winning any other trophies.
2002: Senior Football Department Founded
In 2002, the senior football department of Bayern Munich was founded, consisting of five teams and intended to enable senior athletes to participate in various senior citizen competitions in Munich.
2002: Deutsche Telekom Shirt Sponsor
Since the start of the 2002–03 season, Deutsche Telekom has been Bayern Munich's shirt sponsor.
2003: End of Rotwein-Colored Home Kit
Between 2001 and 2003, Bayern Munich wore a Rotwein-colored home kit in Bundesliga matches.
2004: End of Hitzfeld's Reign
In 2004, Ottmar Hitzfeld's reign as coach of Bayern Munich ended. Bayern underperformed, including a defeat against Alemannia Aachen in the DFB-Pokal.
2004: FC Bayern – Hilfe e. V. Foundation
In the wake of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the "FC Bayern – Hilfe e. V." was founded, a foundation aimed at concentrating the social engagements of the club. It was initially funded with €600,000 raised by officials and players of the club, which was used to build a school in Marathenkerny, Sri Lanka, and to rebuild the area of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
2004: Introduction of Berni Mascot
Since 2004, Bayern Munich's club mascot has been an anthropomorphic bear named "Berni", adding a friendly and recognizable symbol to the team's identity.
2005: "Greatest Ever" Squad Chosen
In 2005, Bayern Munich fans chose the "Greatest Ever" squad, with over 79,901 fans participating. Ottmar Hitzfeld was selected as the coach.
2005: Allianz Arena Inauguration
In the beginning of the 2005–06 season, the Allianz Arena was inaugurated and put into use. It is located on the northern outskirts of Munich.
2005: Move to Allianz Arena
Prior to the start of the 2005-06 season, Bayern Munich moved from the Olympiastadion to the new Allianz Arena, which the club shared with 1860 Munich.
2006: Poor Season Results
During the 2005-06 season, Bayern Munich performed poorly. In 2006, Bayern finished fourth, missing Champions League qualification for the first time in over a decade.
2006: Erratic Performance and Magath Sacked
During the 2005-06 season, Bayern Munich's performance was erratic. In 2006, coach Magath was sacked after a loss to Alemannia Aachen in the cup and trailing in the league.
2006: Rotwein-Colored Home Kit for Champions League
During the 2006-07 Champions League campaign, Bayern Munich wore a Rotwein-colored home kit in reference to their first-choice colors prior to the late 1960s.
2006: Squad changes
In 2006, Bayern Munich signed World Cup players such as Franck Ribéry, Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni
2006: 2006 FIFA World Cup
In 2006, the awarding of the FIFA World Cup to Germany was a key factor in the decision to build a new stadium, as the Olympiastadion no longer met FIFA's criteria for hosting World Cup games.
2006: FC Bayern AllStars Founded
In summer 2006, the FC Bayern AllStars were founded, consisting of former Bayern players and coached by Wolfgang Dremmler. The team plays matches with other senior teams around the world.
January 2007: Hitzfeld Returns as Trainer
In January 2007, Ottmar Hitzfeld returned as the trainer for Bayern Munich.
2007: Squad Rebuilding
In 2007, Bayern Munich made drastic squad changes to rebuild, including signing World Cup players like Franck Ribéry, Miroslav Klose, and Luca Toni.
2007: Qualified for 3. Liga
In the 2007–08 season, FC Bayern Munich II qualified for the newly founded 3. Liga.
2008: Second in Women's Bundesliga
In the 2008–09 season, the Bayern Munich women's team finished second in the women's Bundesliga.
2009: Audi Acquires Shares
In 2009, Audi paid €90 million for their share of FC Bayern München AG, with the capital used to repay the loan on the Allianz Arena.
2009: Van Gaal Hired & Robben Joins
In 2009, Bayern Munich hired Dutch manager Louis van Gaal, and Dutch forward Arjen Robben joined the team, forming the "Robbery" duo with Ribéry.
2009: Charity game for Fortuna Sittard
In 2009, Bayern Munich played a charity game at Mark van Bommel's home club, Fortuna Sittard, which was in financial distress. Bayern gifted them the gate receipts.
2009: Comparison of Bayern's success to Barcelona
In 2009, Bayern became the second club to win the sextuple after Barcelona did so in 2009.
April 2011: Van Gaal Fired
In April 2011, Louis van Gaal was fired as Bayern Munich's manager due to trailing in the league and being eliminated in the Champions League by Inter Milan.
2011: Heynckes's Second Spell
In 2011, Jupp Heynckes returned for his second permanent spell as manager of Bayern Munich. The club signed Manuel Neuer and Jérôme Boateng.
2011: First time since 2011 Champions League
In 2011, it was the first time since 2011 that Bayern did not reach the quarter-final of the Champions League
May 2012: FC Bayern Erlebniswelt Opening
In May 2012, Bayern Munich opened a museum about its history, named FC Bayern Erlebniswelt, inside the Allianz Arena, providing a dedicated space to showcase the club's heritage.
August 2012: Allianz Arena Capacity Increased
In August 2012, the Allianz Arena increased its capacity to 71,000 with the addition of 2,000 more seats in the last row of the top tier.
2012: Champions League Final Loss
In 2012, Bayern Munich lost the Champions League final to Chelsea on penalties at their home stadium, the Allianz Arena.
2013: Kit Variations
During the 2013-14 season, Bayern Munich used an all-red home kit with a Bavarian flag diamond watermark pattern, a Lederhosen-inspired white and black Oktoberfest away kit, and an all-navy blue international kit.
2013: UEFA Champions League Final
In 2013, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund met in the UEFA Champions League final, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two teams.
2013: Promotion to Chess Bundesliga
In 2013, the men's chess team of Bayern Munich was promoted to the Chess Bundesliga from the 2. Bundesliga Ost.
2013: Financial Support to Magnus Hirschfeld National Foundation
In mid-2013, Bayern Munich became the first club to provide financial support to the Magnus Hirschfeld National Foundation, which researches the living environment of LGBT people and develops educational concepts to facilitate unbiased discussions on LGBT themes in football.
March 2014: Uli Hoeneß Convicted
In March 2014, Bayern Munich's president Uli Hoeneß was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to prison. He resigned, and Karl Hopfner was elected president in May.
2014: Karl Hopfner in Office
From 2014, Karl Hopfner was in office as the club's president before Uli Hoeneß served as the club's president.
2014: Summer Tour to the United States and Opening of New York City Office
In 2014, Bayern Munich made a summer tour to the United States and opened an office in New York City in August as the club sought to strengthen its brand positioning against other top European clubs in the United States.
2014: German Champions
In 2014, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German championship.
2014: Julius Hirsch Award to Schickeria München
In 2014, the ultra group Schickeria München received the Julius Hirsch Award by the DFB for its commitment against antisemitism and discrimination, recognizing their stance against right-wing extremism, racism, and homophobia.
2014: Allianz Becomes Shareholder
In early 2014, Allianz became the third shareholder of FC Bayern München AG, acquiring their share for €110 million. With the sale, Bayern paid off the remaining debt on the Allianz Arena 16 years ahead of schedule.
January 2015: Allianz Arena Capacity Increase Approved
In January 2015, the city council approved a proposal to increase the capacity of the Allianz Arena to 75,000 (or 70,000 for Champions League matches).
August 2015: Deutsche Telekom Sponsorship Deal Extension
In August 2015, Bayern Munich extended their sponsorship deal with Deutsche Telekom until the end of the 2026–27 season.
2015: Bundesliga Title
In 2015, Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga under Guardiola.
November 2016: Hoeneß Reelected
In November 2016, Uli Hoeneß was reelected as president of Bayern Munich after being released early from prison.
2016: Uli Hoeneß as Club President
From 2016, Uli Hoeneß served as the club's president, following Karl Hopfner who had been in office from 2014.
2016: Summer Tour to the United States
In 2016, Bayern Munich made another summer tour to the United States as part of their marketing efforts to reach international audiences.
2016: Promotion to Frauenbundesliga
In 2016, Bayern Munich's women's chess team was promoted to the Frauenbundesliga.
2016: Won Bundesliga for Second Time
In 2016, Bayern Munich's women's team won the Bundesliga for the second consecutive time.
July 2017: 1860 Munich Leaves Allianz Arena
In July 2017, it was announced that 1860 Munich would leave the Allianz Arena permanently after being relegated to the fourth-tier Regionalliga.
August 2017: FC Bayern Campus Opens
In August 2017, Bayern Munich opened its new sports complex, the FC Bayern Campus, at a cost of €70 million. The campus is located north of Munich and includes eight football pitches, a 2,500-capacity stadium, and the Allianz Bayern Akademie.
August 2017: FC Bayern Campus Becomes Home of Youth Teams
On August 1, 2017, the FC Bayern Campus became the new home of Bayern Munich's youth teams, consisting of ten teams from under 9s. Jochen Sauer is the FC Bayern Campus director, and Bayern legend coach Hermann Gerland is the sporting director.
2017: Benefit Match against Kickers Offenbach
In 2017, Bayern Munich played a benefit match against financial troubled Kickers Offenbach, with all gate receipts going to Kickers Offenbach.
2017: Forbes Ranks Bayern
In 2017, Forbes ranked Bayern Munich as the world's fourth-most valuable football club in their annual list, estimating the club's value at €2.5 billion.
2018: Largest Fan Membership Club in the World
At the 2018 annual general meeting, the Bayern board reported that the club had 291,000 official members and 4,433 officially registered fan clubs with over 390,000 members, making it the largest fan membership club in the world.
2018: Promotion to Frauenbundesliga
In 2018, Bayern Munich's women's chess team was promoted to the Frauenbundesliga.
2018: German Champions and German Basketball Cup
In 2018, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German championship and the German Basketball Cup.
November 2019: Kovač Sacked and Flick Promoted
In November 2019, Niko Kovač was sacked as Bayern Munich's manager after a loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, and Hansi Flick was promoted to interim manager.
2019: Benefit Match against Kaiserslautern
In 2019, Bayern Munich played a benefit match against Kaiserslautern to help them secure their licence to play in the German third division. All income from the match went to Kaiserslautern.
2019: Domestic Double
In 2019, Bayern Munich won their seventh straight Bundesliga title and defeated RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal final, completing their 12th domestic double.
2019: FC Bayern Munich II Wins 3. Liga
In 2019, FC Bayern Munich II won the 3. Liga. This was the greatest achievement to date for the reserve team.
2019: German Champions
In 2019, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German championship.
2019: Deloitte Football Money League
In the 2019 edition of the Deloitte Football Money League, Bayern Munich had the fourth-highest revenue in club football, generating revenue of €629.2 million. Bayern also had the second-highest commercial revenue in the 2019 Deloitte Football Money League, behind only Real Madrid, with €348.7 million (55 per cent of total revenue).
2019: Uli Hoeneß as Club President
Until 2019, Uli Hoeneß served as the club's president, following Karl Hopfner who had been in office from 2014.
March 2020: Financial Support during COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, Bayern Munich, along with Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen, contributed a collective €20 million to support Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga teams facing financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Sextuple Win
In 2020, Bayern Munich achieved a rare feat by winning the sextuple, securing all six available trophies during the calendar year.
2020: UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup Wins
In 2020, Bayern Munich started the season by winning the UEFA Super Cup and later won the FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the second club to win the sextuple.
2020: FIFA Club World Cup Win
In 2020, Bayern Munich won the FIFA Club World Cup, becoming only the second club to win the 'sextuple'.
2020: Sixth Champions League Title
In 2020, Bayern Munich won their sixth European Cup/UEFA Champions League title, achieving the Treble for the second time.
2021: German Basketball Cup
In 2021, the men's basketball team of Bayern Munich won the German Basketball Cup.
March 2023: Nagelsmann Replaced by Tuchel
In March 2023, Julian Nagelsmann was released by Bayern Munich and replaced with Thomas Tuchel.
August 2023: Kane Signs
In August 2023, Bayern Munich signed Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of €110m.
2023: Bayern and Dortmund Dominance
As of the 2023–24 season, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have won a combined total of 26 of the past 31 Bundesliga titles, showcasing their dominance in German football.
2023: Eleventh Consecutive Title
In 2023, Bayern Munich concluded a record-setting streak of eleven consecutive national titles.
February 2024: Tuchel Departure Announced
In February 2024, Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel announced the end of their cooperation after the end of the season.
May 2024: Kompany Confirmed as Head Coach
On 29 May 2024, Vincent Kompany was confirmed as the new head coach of Bayern Munich and received a three-year contract.
April 2025: Club Membership Numbers
In April 2025, Bayern Munich had more than 400,000 official club members and 4,147 officially registered fan clubs, making it the largest sports club in the world by membership.
May 2025: 34th Bundesliga Title
On 5 May 2025 Bayern Munich won their 34th Bundesliga title after a 2–2 draw between SC Freiburg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen made them champions with two games to spare.
2026: Deutsche Telekom Sponsorship Deal Extension
In August 2015, Bayern Munich extended their sponsorship deal with Deutsche Telekom until the end of the 2026–27 season.
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