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. They compete in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football. Bayern is the most successful club in German football history, holding records for national titles (34), including eleven consecutive wins from 2013-2023, and DFB-Pokal (20). They have also achieved significant success in European competitions, solidifying their place among the world's most decorated football clubs.

February 1900: Club Foundation

On February 27, 1900, Fußball-Club Bayern München was founded by members of a Munich gymnastics club (MTV 1879).

1900: Club Founding

In 1900, Bayern Munich was founded by eleven players, led by Franz John.

1901: Moved to field in Schwabing at the Clemensstraße

In 1901, Bayern moved to a field of its own, located in Schwabing at the Clemensstraße.

1905: Joined MSC and wore red shorts

In 1905, Bayern joined MSC, leading to the adoption of red shorts for the footballers. This change led to younger players being pejoratively called 'red shorts'.

1906: Joined Münchner Sport-Club (MSC)

In 1906, Bayern joined the Münchner Sport-Club (MSC).

May 1907: Moved to MSC's ground at the Leopoldstraße

In May 1907, after joining the Münchner Sport-Club (MSC) in 1906, Bayern moved to MSC's ground at the Leopoldstraße.

1908: The chess department was created

In 1908, the chess department of FC Bayern Munich was created.

1910: Joined Kreisliga

In 1910, Bayern Munich joined the newly founded Kreisliga, the first regional Bavarian league.

1914: Football Activities Halted

In 1914, all football activities in Germany were halted due to the beginning of the First World War.

1919: Crest denotes "Bayern FA"

From 1919 to 1924, the crest denoted "Bayern FA", where "FA" stands for Fußball-Abteilung (Football Department), as Bayern was integrated into TSV Jahn Munich.

1919: The refereeing department was established

In 1919, the FC Bayern Munich refereeing department was established and is currently the largest football refereeing division in Europe.

1920: Largest Club in Munich

By 1920, Bayern Munich had over 700 members, making it the largest football club in Munich.

1924: End of "Bayern FA" crest

In 1924, the crest denoting "Bayern FA" was discontinued as Bayern's integration with TSV Jahn Munich ended.

1925: Shared Grünwalder Stadion with 1860 Munich

From 1925, Bayern shared the Grünwalder Stadion with 1860 Munich.

1926: South German Championship

In 1926, Bayern Munich won its first South German championship.

1932: First National Championship

In 1932, Bayern Munich won its first national championship.

1943: Josef Sauter Inauguration

In 1943, Josef Sauter, an NSDAP member, was inaugurated as the president of Bayern Munich.

1945: Member of Oberliga Süd

After the end of the Second World War in 1945, Bayern Munich became a member of the Oberliga Süd.

1945: The handball department was founded

In 1945, the handball department of FC Bayern Munich was founded.

1946: The basketball department was founded

In 1946, the basketball department of FC Bayern Munich was founded.

1947: Landauer Returns

In 1947, Kurt Landauer returned from exile and was once again appointed club president.

1951: End of Landauer's Tenure

In 1951, Kurt Landauer's tenure as club president ended.

1954: Introduction of Bavaria Colors

In 1954, the colors of Bavaria were included for the first time in the club's crest.

1954: Bavarian colors included in crest

In 1954, the colours of Bavaria were included for the first time in Bayern's crest.

1954: Men's team were German champions

In 1954, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich were German champions.

1955: DFB-Pokal Win

In 1955, Bayern Munich won the DFB-Pokal for the first time, beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–0 in the final.

1955: Men's team were German champions

In 1955, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich were German champions.

1958: Reitlinger Ousted

In 1958, President Reitlinger was ousted in the club's elections and replaced by the industrialist Roland Endler.

1961: Record crowd at the Grünwalder Stadion

In the 1961–62 season, Bayern's record crowd at the Grünwalder Stadion was reported as more than 50,000 in the home game against 1. FC Nürnberg.

1962: Neudecker Replaces Endler

In 1962, Wilhelm Neudecker replaced Roland Endler as president.

1962: Čajkovski Hired

In 1962, president Neudecker hired Zlatko Čajkovski, who led 1. FC Köln to the national championship.

1963: Coaching changes

From 1945 to 1963, Bayern Munich 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.

1965: Bayern's promotion to the Bundesliga

Since its promotion to the Bundesliga in 1965, Bayern Munich has had 20 coaches.

1967: Retained DFB-Pokal and Won European Cup Winners' Cup

In 1967, Bayern Munich retained the DFB-Pokal and also won the European Cup Winners' Cup against Scottish club Rangers, with Franz Roth scoring the deciding goal.

1967: Cup Winners' Trophy

In 1967, Bayern Munich won the Cup Winners' trophy.

1968: Semi-finals in Cup Winners' Cup

In 1968, Bayern Munich reached the semi-finals in Cup Winners' Cup.

1968: Changed to red and blue striped shirts

In 1968, Bayern changed their kit to red and blue striped shirts, with blue shorts and socks, marking a departure from their primarily white and maroon home kits.

1968: Team won the German Basketball Cup

In 1968, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich won the German Basketball Cup.

1969: League and Cup Double

In 1969, Bayern Munich achieved the first league and cup double in Bundesliga history under coach Branko Zebec.

1969: Red and white striped shirts

In 1969, Bayern wore a home strip of red and white striped shirts with either red or white shorts and red socks.

1970: Lattek took charge

In 1970, Udo Lattek took charge of Bayern Munich as coach.

1970: The women's division was founded

In 1970, the FC Bayern Munich women's division was founded, consisting of four teams with 90 players.

1971: DFB-Pokal win

After winning the DFB-Pokal in his first season in 1970, Lattek lead Bayern to win DFB-Pokal in 1971.

1971: Last Bundesliga match of the season

In 1971-72 the last Bundesliga match of the season inaugurated the Olympiastadion.

1972: Semi-finals in Cup Winners' Cup

In 1972, Bayern Munich reached the semi-finals in Cup Winners' Cup.

1972: Olympiastadion inaugurated

In 1972, the Olympiastadion was inaugurated during the last Bundesliga match of the 1971–72 season, drawing a capacity crowd of 79,000.

1973: Switched to all-white kit with stripes

In the 1973–74 season, Bayern switched to an all-white kit featuring single vertical red and blue stripes on the shirt.

1974: All-red home kit with white trim

From 1974 onwards, Bayern mostly wore an all-red home kit with white trim.

1974: Adidas kit sponsor

From 1974 to 1978 Adidas were Bayern's kit sponsor.

1974: European Cup Triumph

In 1974, Bayern Munich won the European Cup Final against Atlético Madrid.

1974: 1974 FIFA World Cup Final

In 1974, the Olympiastadion played host to numerous major finals, such as that of the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

1975: European Cup Title Defense

In 1975, Bayern Munich defended their European title by defeating Leeds United in the European Cup final.

1976: Third Consecutive European Cup Win

In 1976, Bayern Munich won the European Cup for the third consecutive time under the captaincy of Franz Beckenbauer.

1976: Women's team won the championships

In 1976, the FC Bayern Munich women's team won the championships.

1977: Beckenbauer Leaves

In 1977, Franz Beckenbauer left Bayern Munich for New York Cosmos.

1978: Magirus Deutz and Iveco kit sponsors

From 1978 to 1984 Magirus Deutz and Iveco were Bayern's kit sponsors.

1978: Team played in the Oberliga

Since 1978, FC Bayern Munich II played in the Oberliga.

1979: Retirements and Departure

In 1979, Sepp Maier and Uli Hoeneß retired from Bayern Munich, while Gerd Müller joined the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

1980: Bundesliga Title

In 1980, Paul Breitner and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge led Bayern Munich to a Bundesliga title.

1981: Bundesliga Title

In 1981, Paul Breitner and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge led Bayern Munich to another Bundesliga title.

1982: DFB-Pokal Win

In 1982, Bayern Munich won the DFB-Pokal.

1983: Men's team were German Champion

From 1983 to 1995, the men's chess team of FC Bayern Munich were nine-time German Champion.

1983: The bowling department emerged from SKC Real-Isaria

In 1983, the bowling department of FC Bayern Munich emerged from SKC Real-Isaria.

1984: Commodore kit sponsor

From 1984 to 1989 Commodore were Bayern's kit sponsors.

1984: DFB-Pokal Win

In 1984, Bayern Munich won the DFB-Pokal.

1986: Double Win

In 1986, Bayern Munich won a double, securing both the Bundesliga championship and the DFB-Pokal.

1987: European Cup Runner-Up

In 1987, Bayern Munich finished as runner-up in the European Cup.

1987: Heynckes Hired

In 1987, Jupp Heynckes was hired as coach of Bayern Munich.

1988: Bundesliga Championship

In 1988, Jupp Heynckes led Bayern Munich to a Bundesliga championship.

1989: Opel kit sponsor

From 1989 to 2002 Opel were Bayern's kit sponsors.

1989: Bundesliga Championship

In 1989, Jupp Heynckes led Bayern Munich to another Bundesliga championship.

1990: Dip in Form

After two consecutive championships, Bayern Munich's form dipped in 1990.

1991: Second place finish

In 1991, Bayern Munich finished second in the league.

1991: Near-relegation in the 1991–92 campaign

In the 1991–92 campaign, Bayern Munich came close to relegation under coach Søren Lerby.

1992: Team won the European Chess Club Cup

In 1992, the chess team of FC Bayern Munich won the European Chess Club Cup.

1992: Historical Reference to AC Milan's Record

In 2025, Bayern Munich set a new record across Europe's top five leagues (a record previously held by AC Milan since 1992–93) with 16 wins in 16 games across all competitions.

1993: Alexander Zickler transferred from Dynamo Dresden to Bayern

In 1993, Alexander Zickler transferred from Dynamo Dresden to Bayern for 2.3 Million DM, with many considering the sum to have been a subvention for the financially threatened Dresdeners.

1993: UEFA Cup Elimination

In 1993, Bayern Munich was eliminated in the UEFA Cup second round to Norwich City.

1994: Dortmund won Bundesliga title

In 1994–95, Dortmund won the Bundesliga title.

1994: Team played in the Regionalliga Süd

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 striped colour scheme revived

Between 1995 and 1997, Bayern revived the red and blue striped colour scheme for their kit.

1995: Men's team were German Champion

From 1983 to 1995, the men's chess team of FC Bayern Munich were nine-time German Champion.

1995: Dortmund won Bundesliga title

In 1995–96, Dortmund won the Bundesliga title.

1995: Second teams and youth teams played in the stadium

Since 1995, the second teams and youth teams of both clubs played in the Grünwalder Stadion.

1996: Accusation and slap between Matthäus and Möller

In 1996, Bayern captain Lothar Matthäus accused Germany teammate Andreas Möller of being a 'crybaby', wiping imaginary tears from his face; Möller reacted by slapping Matthäus.

1996: UEFA Cup Victory

In 1996, Franz Beckenbauer returned briefly as caretaker coach, leading Bayern Munich to victory in the UEFA Cup, where they defeated Bordeaux in the final.

1996: Formation of Munichmaniacs 1996

In 1996, Munichmaniacs 1996 was formed as one of Bayern Munich's ultra groups.

1997: Dortmund won 1997 UEFA Champions League final

At the end of the 1996-1997 season, Dortmund won the 1997 UEFA Champions League final which happened to be played at the Olympiastadion, Bayern's home ground.

1997: All navy blue home kit with a red chest band

In 1997, Adidas released an all navy blue home kit with a red chest band, marking the first time blue was the dominant colour.

1998: Oliver Kahn's Kung-Fu kick and Biting Incident

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.

1999: Predominantly red kit with blue sleeves

In 1999, Bayern returned to a predominantly red kit, which featured blue sleeves.

1999: Bayern lost Champions League final

In the early 2000s, Bayern lost one Champions League final in 1999.

2000: Decision to build a 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.

2000: Traditional all-red kit with white trim

In 2000, Bayern released a traditional all-red kit with white trim to be worn for Champions League matches.

2001: Rotwein-colored home kit in Bundesliga matches

Between 2001 and 2003, Bayern wore a Rotwein-colored home kit in Bundesliga matches, referencing their first-choice colours prior to the late 1960s.

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 league season. Days later, Bayern won the Champions League for the fourth time after a 25-year gap, defeating Valencia on penalties.

2001: Bayern won Champions League final and angry league meeting

In the early 2000s, Bayern won a Champions League final in 2001. An angry 2001 league meeting between the pair was notable for ten yellow cards and three red being shown (a Bundesliga record for indiscipline).

2002: Deutsche Telekom shirt sponsor

Deutsche Telekom has been Bayern's shirt sponsor since the start of 2002–03 season.

2002: Adidas acquired 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: The senior football department was founded

In 2002, the senior football department of FC Bayern Munich was founded, consisting of five teams to enable senior athletes to participate in senior citizen competitions in Munich.

2003: Bayern provided a €2 Million loan to Borussia Dortmund

In 2003, Bayern Munich provided a €2 Million loan to the nearly bankrupt Borussia Dortmund.

2003: End of Rotwein-colored kit in Bundesliga matches

In 2003, Bayern stopped wearing the Rotwein-colored home kit in Bundesliga matches, which they had been using since 2001.

2004: Bayern loan to Dortmund

In 2004, Bayern provided a €2m loan to Dortmund, a major reason for them being saved from bankruptcy.

2004: End of Hitzfeld's First Reign

In 2004, Ottmar Hitzfeld's first reign as Bayern Munich coach ended due to the team's underperformance, including a defeat by second division Alemannia Aachen in the DFB-Pokal.

2004: FC Bayern – Hilfe e. V. was founded

In 2004, following the Indian Ocean Tsunami, "FC Bayern – Hilfe e. V." was founded. It is a foundation to concentrate the club's social engagements, funded with €600,000 to build a school in Marathenkerny and rebuild Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, among other things.

2004: Berni became the club's mascot

Since 2004, the club's mascot is an anthropomorphic bear named "Berni".

2005: Allianz Arena in use since the beginning of the 2005–06 season

Located on the northern outskirts of Munich, the Allianz Arena has been in use since the beginning of the 2005–06 season.

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.

2005: Allianz Arena Era Begins

Since the beginning of the 2005–06 season, Bayern Munich has played its home games at the Allianz Arena.

2006: Rotwein-coloured kit in Champions League

During the 2006–07 Champions League campaign, Bayern wore a Rotwein-coloured home kit, in reference to their first-choice colours prior to the late 1960s.

2006: Squad Additions

For the 2007–08 season, Bayern made drastic squad changes to help rebuild. Among new signings were 2006 World Cup players such as Franck Ribéry, Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni.

2006: The FC Bayern AllStars were founded

In summer 2006, the FC Bayern AllStars were founded, consisting of former Bayern players and coached by Wolfgang Dremmler, playing matches with other senior teams around the world.

2006: 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany

The awarding of the 2006 FIFA World Cup to Germany stimulated the discussion as the Olympiastadion no longer met the FIFA criteria to host a World Cup game.

January 2007: Hitzfeld Returns, Bayern Misses Champions League Qualification

In January 2007, Felix Magath was sacked as coach and Ottmar Hitzfeld returned as trainer. However, Bayern finished the 2006-07 season in fourth position, meaning no Champions League qualification for the first time in more than a decade.

2007: Squad Rebuild and Bundesliga Win

For the 2007-08 season, Bayern Munich made drastic squad changes, signing 2006 World Cup players such as Franck Ribéry, Miroslav Klose, and Luca Toni. Bayern won the Bundesliga in convincing fashion, leading the standings on every single week of play.

2007: Team qualified for the newly founded 3. Liga

In the 2007–08 season, FC Bayern Munich II qualified for the newly founded 3. Liga.

April 2008: 2008 DFB-Pokal final

On April 19, 2008, Bayern and Dortmund clashed in the 2008 DFB-Pokal final for the first time that took place in Berlin, with Bayern winning 2-1 after extra time thanks to a double from Luca Toni.

2008: The team finished second in the women's Bundesliga

In the 2008–09 season, the FC Bayern Munich women's team finished second in the women's Bundesliga.

2009: Van Gaal and Robben Join Bayern

For the 2009-10 season, Bayern Munich hired Dutch manager Louis van Gaal, and Dutch forward Arjen Robben joined the team, forming the "Robbery" duo with Ribéry. David Alaba and Thomas Müller were also promoted to the first team.

2009: Audi paid for their share

In 2009, Audi paid €90 million for their share in FC Bayern München AG. The capital was used to repay the loan on the Allianz Arena.

2009: Bayern played a charity game at Fortuna Sittard

In 2009, Bayern Munich played a charity game at Mark van Bommel's home club, Fortuna Sittard, which was in financial distress, gifting them the gate receipts.

2009: Barcelona Wins Sextuple

In 2020–21 season, Bayern became the second club to win the sextuple, after Barcelona did so in 2009.

2010: Fifth-most popular football club in Europe

According to a study by Sport+Markt from 2010, Bayern is the fifth-most popular football club in Europe with 20.7 million supporters, ranking first of all German clubs.

April 2011: Van Gaal Fired

In April 2011, Louis van Gaal was fired as Bayern Munich manager as the team was trailing in the league and eliminated in the first knockout round of the Champions League by Inter Milan.

2011: Team was relegated to the Regionalliga

In 2011, FC Bayern Munich II was relegated to the Regionalliga, ending 33 consecutive years of playing in the highest league that the German Football Association permits the second team of a professional football team to play.

2011: FC Bayern Munich dethroned the German Cup title holders 1. FFC Frankfurt

In the 2011–12 season, on 12 May 2012, FC Bayern Munich women's team dethroned the German Cup title holders 1. FFC Frankfurt with a 2–0 victory in the 2011–12 final in Cologne, celebrating the biggest success of the club's history since winning the championship in 1976.

May 2012: Bayern Erlebniswelt opened inside Allianz Arena

In May 2012, Bayern opened a museum about its history, Bayern Erlebniswelt, inside the Allianz Arena.

May 2012: FC Bayern Munich dethroned the German Cup title holders 1. FFC Frankfurt

On 12 May 2012, FC Bayern Munich women's team dethroned the German Cup title holders 1. FFC Frankfurt with a 2–0 victory in the 2011–12 final in Cologne, celebrating the biggest success of the club's history since winning the championship in 1976.

August 2012: Allianz Arena capacity increased

In August 2012, 2,000 more seats were added in the last row of the top tier of Allianz Arena, increasing the capacity to 71,000.

2013: Kits used during the 2013–14 season

During the 2013–14 season, Bayern 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: Bayern played a charity game against Hansa Rostock

In 2013, Bayern Munich played a charity game against financially threatened third division side Hansa Rostock, raising about €1 million to secure Hansa's licence.

2013: Treble Win and Guardiola Announcement

In 2013, Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga with a record 91 points, the Champions League, and the DFB-Pokal, completing the treble. The club also announced the hiring of Pep Guardiola as coach for the 2013-14 season.

2013: 2013 UEFA Champions League final

In 2013, Bayern and Dortmund met in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.

2013: Won National Title

In 2013, FC Bayern Munich won a national title, marking the beginning of eleven consecutive title wins.

2013: Men's team promotion to the Chess Bundesliga

In 2013, the men's chess team of FC Bayern Munich achieved promotion to the Chess Bundesliga from the 2. Bundesliga Ost.

2013: Bayern gave financial support to the Magnus Hirschfeld National Foundation

In mid-2013, Bayern Munich was the first club to provide financial support to the Magnus Hirschfeld National Foundation, which researches the living environment of LGBT people and develops an education concept to facilitate unbiased dealing with LGBT themes in football.

March 2014: Hoeneß Conviction and Resignation

In March 2014, Bayern Munich's president Uli Hoeneß was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to prison, leading to his resignation. Karl Hopfner was elected president in May.

August 2014: Bayern opened an office in New York City

In August 2014, Bayern Munich opened an office in New York City to strengthen their brand positioning against other top European clubs in the United States.

2014: Karl Hopfner in office

From 2014 Uli Hoeneß served as the club's president.

2014: Schickeria München received Julius Hirsch Award

In 2014, the group Schickeria München received the Julius Hirsch Award by the DFB for its commitment against antisemitism and discrimination.

2014: Men's team were German champions

In 2014, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich were German champions.

2014: Allianz became the third shareholder

In early 2014, Allianz became the third shareholder of FC Bayern München AG, acquiring theirs 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 approved to increase to 75,000

In January 2015, a proposal to increase the capacity of the Allianz Arena was approved by the city council, with the stadium holding a capacity of 75,000 (70,000 in Champions League).

August 2015: Deutsche Telekom sponsorship deal extended

In August 2015, Deutsche Telekom extended their sponsorship deal with Bayern until the end of the 2026–27 season.

2015: Women's team won the Bundesliga for the first time

In 2015, the FC Bayern Munich women's team won the Bundesliga for the first time, without any defeats.

2015: Bayern went to China

In the summer of 2015, Bayern Munich went to China.

2015: Bundesliga Title

Under Guardiola, Bayern also won the Bundesliga in 2014–15 and 2015–16, including another double in 2015–16, but did not advance past the semi-finals in the Champions League.

November 2016: Hoeneß Reelected as President

In November 2016, Uli Hoeneß was released early from prison and reelected as president of Bayern Munich.

2016: Uli Hoeneß served as club's president

From 2016 to 2019, Uli Hoeneß served as the club's president, following Karl Hopfner.

2016: Bayern made summer tours to the United States

In 2016, Bayern Munich made summer tours to the United States.

2016: Bayern received the Nine Values Cup

In 2016, Bayern Munich received the Nine Values Cup, an award from the international children's social programme Football for Friendship.

2016: Women's team won the Bundesliga for the second consecutive time

In 2016, the FC Bayern Munich women's team won the Bundesliga for the second consecutive time.

2016: Women currently play in the 2. Bundesliga with their biggest successes being promotion to the Frauenbundesliga

In 2016, the women's chess team of FC Bayern Munich currently play in the 2. Bundesliga with their biggest successes being promotion to the Frauenbundesliga.

March 2017: Bayern opened an office in Shanghai, China

In March 2017, Bayern Munich opened an office in Shanghai, China.

July 2017: 1860 Munich Leaves Allianz Arena

In July 2017, Bayern Munich announced that 1860 Munich would leave the Allianz Arena for good as the club had been relegated to the fourth-tier Regionalliga due to financial problems.

August 2017: The Bayern Campus opened

In August 2017, the Bayern Campus, the club's sports complex, opened at Ingolstädter Straße north of Munich at a cost of €70 million. It includes eight football pitches, a 2,500-capacity stadium, and the Allianz Bayern Akademie.

August 2017: The FC Bayern Campus became the new home of the youth teams

On August 1, 2017, the FC Bayern Campus became the new home of the youth teams, consisting of ten teams with the youngest being under 9. Jochen Sauer is the FC Bayern Campus director, and Bayern legend coach Hermann Gerland is the sporting director.

2017: Bayern played a benefit match against Kickers Offenbach

In 2017, Bayern Munich played a benefit match against financially troubled Kickers Offenbach, with all gate receipts going to Kickers Offenbach.

2017: Forbes ranked Bayern as the world's fourth-most valuable football club

In 2017, Forbes ranked Bayern Munich as the world's fourth most valuable football club, estimating the club's value at €2.5 billion.

2018: Club membership reported

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: Men's team were German champions and won the German Basketball Cup

In 2018, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich were German champions and won the German Basketball Cup.

2018: Women currently play in the 2. Bundesliga with their biggest successes being promotion to the Frauenbundesliga

In 2018, the women's chess team of FC Bayern Munich currently play in the 2. Bundesliga with their biggest successes being promotion to the Frauenbundesliga.

November 2019: Kovač Sacked, Flick Appointed Interim Manager

In November 2019, Niko Kovač was sacked as Bayern Munich manager after a 5–1 league loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, and Hansi Flick was promoted to interim manager.

2019: Domestic Double

In 2019, Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 3–0 in the DFB-Pokal final to win their 19th German Cup and complete their 12th domestic double.

2019: Bayern had the second-highest commercial revenue in the Deloitte Football Money League

In 2019, Bayern Munich had the second-highest commercial revenue in the Deloitte Football Money League, only behind Real Madrid, with a commercial revenue of €348.7 million, representing 55% of the club's total revenue.

2019: Bayern played a 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, with all income from the match going to Kaiserslautern.

2019: FC Bayern Munich II won the 3. Liga

In 2019, FC Bayern Munich II achieved their greatest accomplishment to date by winning the 3. Liga.

2019: End of Uli Hoeneß presidency

In 2019, Uli Hoeneß's term as the club's president ended.

2019: Men's team were German champions

In 2019, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich were German champions.

March 2020: Bayern gave €20 million to Bundesliga teams during the COVID-19 pandemic

In March 2020, Bayern Munich, along with Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen, collectively gave €20 million to Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga teams financially struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup Wins

Bayern Munich started the 2020-21 season by winning the UEFA Super Cup and later won the FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the second club to win the sextuple after Barcelona in 2009.

2020: Bayern accomplished the sextuple

In 2020, Bayern Munich accomplished the sextuple, winning all six available trophies, a rare feat achieved by winning the Continental treble followed by three additional competitions.

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 as part of the Treble.

2021: Team won the German Basketball Cup

In 2021, the men's basketball team of FC Bayern Munich won the German Basketball Cup.

2022: Club opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand

In 2022, Bayern Munich opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand as part of their international expansion.

2022: Bayern's total revenue was €611.4 million

In 2022, Bayern Munich's total revenue was €611.4 million, with €345.2 million (approximately 52%) coming from commercial income.

March 2023: Nagelsmann Released, Tuchel Hired

In March 2023, Julian Nagelsmann was released by Bayern Munich and replaced with Thomas Tuchel.

August 2023: Harry Kane Signs

In August 2023, Bayern broke the German transfer record by signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of €110m.

2023: Combined Bundesliga titles as of 2023–24 season

As of the 2023–24 season, Bayern and Dortmund had won a combined total of 26 of the past 31 Bundesliga titles.

2023: Audi Summer Tour 2023 trip to Asia

In 2023, Bayern Munich planned a trip to Asia (Japan) from July 24 to August 3 as part of the “Audi Summer Tour 2023”.

2023: Bayern Munich ranked fifth worldwide with revenues of approximately €765.4 million

In 2023, Bayern Munich was ranked fifth worldwide in terms of revenue, generating approximately €765.4 million.

2023: Won Eleventh Consecutive Title

In 2023, FC Bayern Munich won their eleventh consecutive national title, extending their record.

February 2024: Tuchel to Leave at Season's End

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 New Head Coach

On 29 May 2024, Vincent Kompany was confirmed as the new head coach of Bayern and received a three-year contract.

2024: Bayern generated revenue of €978.3 million

In 2024, Bayern Munich had the fifth-highest revenue in club football, generating €978.3 million.

2024: Record Revenue

In the 2024–25 season, Bayern Munich earned a record-breaking €978.3 million.

2024: Club went to Seoul, South Korea

In the summer of 2024, Bayern Munich went to Seoul, marking the club's first visit to South Korea.

May 2025: 33rd Bundesliga Title and Müller's Departure

On 5 May 2025, Bayern Munich won their 33rd Bundesliga title after a draw between SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen. At the end of the 2024-25 season, club legend Thomas Müller left the club after 25 years.

June 2025: UEFA Club Ranking

As of June 2025, Bayern Munich is ranked second in UEFA club rankings.

November 2025: Club Membership

As of November 2025, Bayern Munich had more than 432,500 official club members and 4,425 officially registered fan clubs.

2025: Club opened an office in Seoul, South Korea

In 2025, Bayern Munich opened an office in Seoul, South Korea, continuing their international expansion.

2025: Supercup Win and Record Winning Streak

In 2025, Bayern Munich started the new season by winning the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and set a new record across Europe's top five leagues with 16 wins in 16 games across all competitions. New signing Luis Diaz scored the deciding goal in the final.

2026: End of Deutsche Telekom extended sponsorship

Deutsche Telekom sponsorship deal extended until the end of the 2026-27 season.

2029: Adidas kit manufacturer deal runs until the end of the 2029–30 season

Bayern's kit manufacturer is Adidas, who have been Bayern's kit manufacturer since 1974. The deal with Adidas runs until the end of the 2029–30 season.