Full History Of RB Leipzig In Timeline From 1913

1913: VfB Leipzig Wins German Championship

In 1913, VfB Leipzig was the last team from Leipzig to win the German championship, a feat that RB Leipzig aimed to replicate.

August 1991: Hansa Rostock leads Bundesliga

In August 1991, Hansa Rostock stood at first place of the Bundesliga. RB Leipzig finished the 11th matchday in first place of the 2016-17 Bundesliga, and became the first team from the area of former East Germany to hold the leading position since Hansa Rostock.

1994: No Leipzig Team in Bundesliga

In 1994, no team from Leipzig had played in the Bundesliga since this year, highlighting the decline of football in the city at the time.

1998: No Leipzig Team in Professional League

In 1998, no team from Leipzig had played in a professional league since this year, indicating the struggling state of local football.

2001: 1. FC Union Berlin qualified for the 2001–02 UEFA Cup

On 15 April 2017, RB Leipzig became the first Bundesliga debutant, since German reunification, to qualify for a European tournament. They were also the first team from the former East Germany to qualify for a European tournament since 1. FC Union Berlin qualified for the 2001–02 UEFA Cup.

2005: Red Bull buys Austria Salzburg and renames it Red Bull Salzburg

In 2005, Red Bull bought a club in Salzburg, Austria, and renamed them Red Bull Salzburg to establish a leading branded team, similar to its other franchises.

2006: Failed Takeover of FC Sachsen Leipzig

In 2006, Red Bull GmbH attempted to invest in FC Sachsen Leipzig, but the deal was vetoed by the DFB due to concerns over company influence, leading to fan protests and the abandonment of the plans. Michael Kölmel was involved in the arrangements as a sponsor of FC Sachsen Leipzig.

2006: Zentralstadion as FIFA World Cup Venue

In 2006, the Zentralstadion in Leipzig served as a venue for the FIFA World Cup.

2006: Red Bull Arena, former FIFA World Cup venue

The former 2006 FIFA World Cup venue was simultaneously renamed Red Bull Arena. The opening of the Red Bull Arena was celebrated on 24 July 2010 with a friendly match against the German vice-champions FC Schalke 04 in front of 21,566 spectators.

2007: Red Bull GmbH's football commitment

In 2007, Dietrich Mateschitz commented on Red Bull GmbH's football commitment, stating that the company was "not good stars buyers".

2007: Rejected Investment in Fortuna Düsseldorf

In 2007, Red Bull GmbH planned to invest in Fortuna Düsseldorf, but faced protests from supporters and legal difficulties due to DFB statutes, ultimately leading to the rejection of the plans.

2007: Red Bull co-founder explains the company's sports involvement

In 2007, Red Bull co-founder Mateschitz explained that when the company is involved in sports, it integrates and takes responsibility for the sports performance, aiming to build the brand and the sport's identity.

2008: SSV Markranstädt in Oberliga

In 2008, SSV Markranstädt was playing in the Oberliga, which was the fifth tier in the German football league system at the time. This made them an attractive target for acquisition.

May 2009: Foundation of RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V.

On May 19, 2009, RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V. was officially founded with seven members, all either employees or agents of Red Bull GmbH. Andreas Sadlo was elected chairman and Joachim Krug became sporting director.

June 2009: Red Bull Reserves Naming Right to Zentralstadion

In June 2009, Red Bull GmbH reserved the naming right to the Zentralstadion, preventing it from being sold to another company. This was shortly after the club's founding.

June 2009: Transfer of Playing Right Approved

On June 13, 2009, the North East German Football Association (NOFV) approved the transfer of the playing right to RB Leipzig, requiring the club to complete its junior teams within a year. The club then acquired four junior teams from FC Sachsen Leipzig. The Saxony Football Association (SFV) urged the acquisition, in order to prevent a talent exodus.

July 2009: RB Leipzig cancels friendly matches for security reasons

In July 2009, RB Leipzig had to cancel three friendly matches due to security concerns amid protests.

July 2009: First Friendly and Competitive Matches

In July 2009, RB Leipzig played its first match, a friendly against SV Bannewitz on July 10th, winning 5-0. The club played its first competitive match on July 31st in the Saxony Cup against VfK Blau–Weiß Leipzig, winning 5-0.

August 2009: First League Match

On August 8, 2009, RB Leipzig played its first league match away to FC Carl Zeiss Jena II, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

August 2009: Riots erupt at RB Leipzig's first league match

On August 8, 2009, at RB Leipzig's first league match against FC Carl Zeiss Jena II, riots broke out after police dissolved a blockade, with the player bus attacked and police using pepper spray.

September 2009: First Defeat

On September 13, 2009, RB Leipzig suffered its first defeat in a match against Budissa Bautzen.

November 2009: Saxony Cup Quarterfinals Defeat

On November 13, 2009, RB Leipzig was eliminated from the Saxony Cup in the quarterfinals after a defeat against FSV Zwickau.

2009: Survey on Red Bull GmbH's investment

According to a survey carried out by the Leipziger Volkszeitung in 2009, more than 70% of the residents of Leipzig welcomed Red Bull GmhH's investment in local football.

2009: Red Bull Contacts Saxony Football Association

Early in 2009, Red Bull GmbH contacted the Saxony Football Association (SFV) regarding the procedure to establish a new club in Saxony.

2009: FC Sachsen Leipzig's youth academy situation

In 2009, FC Sachsen Leipzig liquidator Heiko Kratz said that the club was no longer able to finance its youth academy but sold its A to D junior teams to RB Leipzig, giving the players a future.

2009: Registration of First Official Fanclubs

In 2009, L.E Bulls and Bulls Club became the first two official fanclubs registered for RB Leipzig, with L.E Bulls being the oldest and Bulls Club claiming to be the biggest.

2009: Founding of RB Leipzig and youth academy strategy

In 2009, RB Leipzig was founded, with a long-term strategy to establish a successful youth academy. Dietrich Mateschitz expressed his hope in 2009 that the majority of the professional team would come from the club's own academy in the future.

2009: RB Leipzig Founded

In 2009, RasenBallsport Leipzig was founded by Red Bull GmbH, purchasing the playing rights of SSV Markranstädt with the aim of reaching the Bundesliga within eight years.

2009: Dietrich Mateschitz comments on Red Bull's sports commitment

In 2009, Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz said that when the company is involved in sports, that company is directly involved in the sports operations.

2009: Responses to RB Leipzig's lack of tradition

In 2009, Sporting director Joachim Krug characterized RB Leipzig as "a newly founded club" with high ambitions. Head coach Tino Vogel said that, at some point, every new tradition begins. Supporters of RB Leipzig were noted for displaying banners saying "Let this tradition begin" during the first competitive matches in 2009.

2009: Dr. Tobias Kollman describes RB Leipzig as a "marketing club"

In 2009, economist Dr. Tobias Kollman described RB Leipzig as a "marketing club" with clear economic goals, calling it a "sports political earthquake" in Germany.

2009: Entrepreneur Michael Kölmel on RB Leipzig's opportunity

In 2009, entrepreneur Michael Kölmel described Red Bull GmbH as a huge opportunity for Leipzig and assumed other football clubs would eventually benefit from RB Leipzig's creation.

2009: Protests against the creation of RB Leipzig

In 2009, supporters of other Leipzig football clubs, such as 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Sachsen Leipzig, protested against the creation of RB Leipzig, fearing a decline of traditional fan culture and the commercialization of football in the region.

2009: Change in Strategy

One day after the last match of the 2009–10 season, Beiersdorfer released head coach Tino Vogel, assistant coach Lars Weißenberger and sporting director Joachim Krug from their positions. This action was done after Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz had announced a change in strategy. According to the new strategy, RB Leipzig was going to represent the key project in the football commitment of the company, in place of FC Red Bull Salzburg.

January 2010: Andreas Saldo Leaves Club

In January 2010, Andreas Saldo left his position as chairman of RB Leipzig, and Dietmar Beiersdorfer assumed the role.

January 2010: Signing of Timo Rost

In January 2010, RB Leipzig signed Timo Rost, an experienced midfielder from Energie Cottbus, to strengthen the team for the second half of the season.

March 2010: New name approved for Zentralstadion

On 25 March 2010, the City of Leipzig approved the proposed new name for the Zentralstadion, which was later renamed "Red Bull Arena".

May 2010: New crest accepted by the SFV

In May 2010, RB Leipzig proposed a new crest, which was eventually accepted by the Saxony Football Association (SFV). The crest was slightly different from the crests used by other Red Bull football teams.

May 2010: Regionalliga Playing Right Issued

On May 4, 2010, the DFB issued the playing right for the Regionalliga to RB Leipzig after the team secured first place in the 2009–10 NOFV–Oberliga Süd at the 25th matchday.

June 2010: Tomas Oral Announced as New Head Coach

On June 18, 2010, Tomas Oral was announced as the new head coach of RB Leipzig.

July 2010: Opening of Red Bull Arena

In July 2010, the Zentralstadion in Leipzig was renamed Red Bull Arena and opened on July 24th with a friendly match against FC Schalke 04, which ended in a 1-2 loss for RB Leipzig. On July 30, 2010, the first team played its last game at the Stadion am Bad, a friendly against Hertha BSC, which ended with a 2-1 win for RB Leipzig.

July 2010: Zentralstadion renamed Red Bull Arena

On 1 July 2010, Red Bull GmbH acquired the naming right and the Zentralstadion was renamed "Red Bull Arena". The inauguration was held on 24 July 2010, in a friendly match against Schalke 04.

August 2010: Series of draws and first match against Türkiyemspor Berlin

In August 2010, RB Leipzig started the 2010–11 Regionalliga season with a series of draws, the first of which was on 6 August 2010 against Türkiyemspor Berlin, played in front of 4,028 spectators at the Red Bull Arena.

December 2010: City of Leipzig agrees to training center plans

On 15 December 2010, after negotiations, the City of Leipzig agreed to the plans for RB Leipzig to invest 30 million euros in a training center comprising six pitches, offices and a youth academy.

2010: Ingo Hertzsch joins RB Leipzig II and business operation

In 2010, Ingo Hertzsch ended his professional career after the 2010–11 season, but went on to join the reserve team, RB Leipzig II, and the RB Leipzig business operation.

2010: Leipzig deputy mayor Heiko Rosenthal on RB Leipzig's impact

In 2010, Leipzig deputy mayor Heiko Rosenthal described RB Leipzig as the "best thing" for the economical development of Leipzig, believing it would bring attention to the city.

2010: RB Leipzig finished its first season in the Regionalliga in 4th place

In 2010, RB Leipzig finished its first season in the Regionalliga in 4th place, missing out on promotion.

2010: Blogger Matthias Kiessling covers RB Leipzig

In 2010, blogger Matthias Kiessling continually covered RB Leipzig, commenting on the club's restrictive membership policy in 2013.

2010: Manager Dieter Gudel on RB Leipzig's tradition

In 2010, manager Dieter Gudel said that RB Leipzig could well write "Tradition since 2009" on its pennants.

2010: Tim Sebastian Joins SC Paderborn

In December 2015, Tim Sebastian who had been in the team since 2010, left RB Leipzig to join SC Paderborn.

2010: Dietrich Mateschitz comments on transfer policy

In a 2010 interview with Sportnet, Dietrich Mateschitz stated, "I am not Abramovich. What we do, we try to do with our brain. Nothing is easier than to take a bag full of money and go shopping. That is stupid, stupid we are not", regarding transfer policy.

2010: Move to Zentralstadion

The plans were for RB Leipzig to soon move to the Zentralstadion, hopefully in 2010, after advancing to the Regionalliga.

February 2011: Thomas Linke released from position

In February 2011, Thomas Linke was released from his position as sporting director, after only 10 weeks, with media suspecting a connection to the signing of Peter Pacult.

March 2011: Construction began for training center

In March 2011, construction was carried out in two phases for the training center.

May 2011: Peter Pacult announced as new head coach

On 4 May 2011, Peter Pacult from Rapid Wien was announced as the new head coach for the 2011–12 season, because the club missed out on promotion during the second half of the 2010–11 season.

June 2011: RB Leipzig wins 2010–11 Saxony Cup

On 1 June 2011, RB Leipzig won the 2010–11 Saxony Cup after defeating Chemnitzer FC 1–0 in the final at the Red Bull Arena, winning its first title in club history and qualifying for the 2011–12 DFB-Pokal.

June 2011: New record for Saxony Cup final

On 1 June 2011, the Saxony Cup final against Chemnitzer FC at the Red Bull Arena was attended by 13,958 spectators, setting a new record for a Saxony Cup final.

July 2011: RB Leipzig debuts in DFB-Pokal

On 29 July 2011, RB Leipzig made its debut in the DFB-Pokal, knocking Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg out of the first round with a 3–2 victory after a hat-trick by Daniel Frahn.

August 2011: First section of training center opened

In August 2011, the first section of the training center was opened, containing three natural turf pitches, one artificial turf pitch and an artificial hill for physical exercises.

2011: Praise for Red Bull GmbH's investment in Saxony

In 2011, Blogger Matthias Kiessling suggested Red Bull GmbH had given Saxony a more permanent investment than anything else since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Leipzig mayor Burkhard Jung described Red Bull GmbH's involvement as an "incredible gift to the city" in 2011.

2011: Uli Hoeneß on RB Leipzig's model

In 2011, FC Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeneß stated that RB Leipzig's model could be prosperous, but not necessarily, and that if the model should work, it would be beneficial for football in eastern Germany.

2011: Founding of Fanprojekt Leipzig

In 2011, Fanprojekt Leipzig was founded by the city of Leipzig and is run by Outlaw gGmbH, receiving funding from the City of Leipzig and the German Football Association (DFB).

2011: RB Leipzig reached the final for the first time in club history

In 2011, RB Leipzig reached the final of Saxony Cup for the first time in club history.

2011: Leipzig football clubs benefited from RB Leipzig's founding

In interviews published in the German newspaper Bild in 2011, representatives of several Leipzig football clubs discussed how their clubs benefited from RB Leipzig's founding.

January 2012: Report on Ultra Group Red Aces

In January 2012, Leipziger Internet Zeitung reported on the appearance of ultra group Red Aces, who identified as "Rasenballisten" and aimed to contribute to the supporter base beyond Red Bull GmbH.

February 2012: RB Leipzig defeats SV Wilhelmshaven 8–2

On 19 February 2012, RB Leipzig achieved its largest win in club history, defeating SV Wilhelmshaven 8–2.

2012: RB Leipzig reached the final for the second time in club history

In 2012, RB Leipzig reached the final of Saxony Cup for the second time in club history.

2012: Ralf Rangnick on the advantages of a new club

In 2012, Ralf Rangnick spoke of the advantages of working in a new club like RB Leipzig without tradition, highlighting the ability to implement structural changes and staffing decisions quickly and flexibly.

2012: Ralf Rangnick introduced as the new sporting director

In 2012, Ralf Rangnick was introduced as the new sporting director and replaced head coach Peter Pacult with Alexander Zorniger.

May 2013: RB Leipzig wins 2012–13 Saxony Cup and qualifies for DFB-Pokal

On 15 May 2013, RB Leipzig won the 2012–13 Saxony Cup, defeating Chemnitzer FC 4–2 in the final at the Red Bull Arena, setting a new record for a Saxony Cup final crowd number, and qualifying for the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal.

May 2013: Record broken at Saxony Cup final

On 15 May 2013, the Saxony Cup final against Chemnitzer FC at the Red Bull Arena was attended by 16,864 spectators, breaking the attendance record set two years prior.

May 2013: RB Leipzig secured first place in the 2012–13 Regionalliga Nordost

On 7 May 2013, RB Leipzig secured first place in the 2012–13 Regionalliga Nordost at the 18th matchday, after the second placed club FC Carl Zeiss Jena lost a match against Berliner AK 07 and were no longer able to overtake RB.

June 2013: RB Leipzig wins promotion to the 3. Liga

On 2 June 2013, RB Leipzig secured promotion to the 3. Liga after a 2–2 draw against Sportfreunde Lotte in the second leg of the qualification match, following three seasons in the Regionalliga.

July 2013: RB Leipzig wins first match in the 3. Liga

On 19 July 2013, RB Leipzig won its first match in the 3. Liga, defeating Hallescher FC 1–0 away and kept an undefeated streak until 31 August 2013.

July 2013: Riots at RB Leipzig's away match against Hallescher FC

On July 19, 2013, at an away match against Hallescher FC, the player bus was targeted, and riots erupted after the match, resulting in injuries to police officers.

August 2013: RB Leipzig Eliminated by FC Augsburg in DFB-Pokal

On 2 August 2013, RB Leipzig was eliminated by FC Augsburg in the first round of the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal after losing 0–2 at the Red Bull Arena, ending a year-long undefeated streak.

October 2013: RB Leipzig defeats 1. FC Heidenheim

On 5 October 2013, RB Leipzig defeated 1. FC Heidenheim by 2–0 at the Voith-Arena and climbed to third place.

October 2013: Ralph Hasenhüttl Becomes Head Coach of FC Ingolstadt 04

Ralph Hasenhüttl had been head coach of FC Ingolstadt 04 since October 2013. He led the team from the bottom of the 2. Bundesliga to the Bundesliga.

November 2013: Hansa Rostock supporters protest against RB Leipzig

On November 23, 2013, during a home match against FC Hansa Rostock, the away supporters protested by being entirely absent for the first seven minutes of the match.

2013: Bundesliga chairmen warn of threat from company-backed clubs

In 2013, Borussia Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke and Eintracht Frankfurt chairman Heribet Bruchhagen warned that clubs backed by major companies could threaten the Bundesliga, potentially pushing traditional clubs out.

2013: Dietrich Mateschitz on RB Leipzig and tradition

In 2013, Dietrich Mateschitz commented on the difference between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich, stating it was merely one hundred years of tradition, implying RB Leipzig would eventually become a traditional club.

2013: Comments on RB Leipzig's transfer policy and youth development

In 2013, Dietrich Mateschitz emphasized healthy development with own players, while Ralf Rangnick described RB Leipzig's transfer policy of signing players aged 17-23, being the only club in the 2. Bundesliga not signing players from within the league. Also in 2013, General manager Ulrich Wolter said that the club wanted to build an "Eastern lighthouse".

2013: Dietrich Mateschitz awarded the "Leipziger Lerche"

In 2013, Dietrich Mateschitz was awarded the prize "Leipziger Lerche" for his service to the region. Mayor Burkhard Jung described him as "honest, ambitious and serious".

2013: RB Leipzig CEO Ulrich Wolter comments on Dietrich Mateschitz

In 2013, RB Leipzig CEO Ulrich Wolter characterized Dietrich Mateschitz as interested in success with a long-term sustainable contribution to youth and professional football.

2013: RB Leipzig's restrictive membership policy and supporter engagement

In 2013, RB Leipzig CEO Ulrich Wolter emphasized the club's prioritization of investors and legal certainty, while blogger Matthias Kiessling noted the pro forma nature of other clubs' membership systems. RB Leipzig entered a cooperation agreement with Fanprojekt Leipzig in 2013 and maintained dialogue with Fanverband RB Leipzig Fans to enable participation and dialogue.

2013: Cooperation Agreement with Fanprojekt Leipzig

In 2013, RB Leipzig entered a cooperation agreement with Fanprojekt Leipzig, involving collaboration in eight categories, including anti-racism work. The club also formed a stadium ban commission, advised by Fanprojekt Leipzig.

2013: Foundation of Fanverband RB Leipzig Fans

In 2013, the Fanverband RB Leipzig Fans, a union for fan clubs and supporter groups, was founded as an umbrella organization.

January 2014: Second phase of construction began

In January 2014, the second phase of construction began. The plans for the second phase were set to create one of Germany's largest training centers for an estimated cost of 35 million euros.

February 2014: RB Leipzig starts undefeated streak for rest of the season

After losing 1–2 away to MSV Duisburg on 1 February 2014, RB Leipzig started an undefeated streak for the rest of the season.

April 2014: RB Leipzig defeats SV Darmstadt 98

On 19 April 2014, RB Leipzig defeated SV Darmstadt 98 by 1–0 in front of 39,147 spectators at the Red Bull Arena.

April 2014: DFL announces conditions for RB Leipzig's 2. Bundesliga license

On 22 April 2014, the DFL announced that RB Leipzig would be granted a license for the 2014–15 2. Bundesliga season, but only under certain conditions to ensure independence and improve participation, because the club lacked in participation, that club management was too concentrated in only a handful of people and that the club was not independent enough from Red Bull GmbH.

April 2014: RB Leipzig files an appeal

On 30 April 2014, RB Leipzig filed an appeal against the conditions set by the DFL for its 2. Bundesliga license.

May 2014: Report on Supporter Group IG Rasenballisten

In May 2014, Der Tagesspiegel reported on supporter group IG Rasenballisten, emphasizing the value of the name "RasenBallsport" and aiming to give the club an identity beyond Red Bull GmbH, with a focus on the city of Leipzig.

May 2014: Compromise Announced Between RB Leipzig and DFL

On 15 May 2014, a compromise was announced between RB Leipzig and the DFL, requiring the club to redesign its crest and ensure that club management was independent from Red Bull GmbH.

May 2014: RB Leipzig secures promotion to the 2. Bundesliga

On 3 May 2014, RB Leipzig secured promotion to the 2. Bundesliga after defeating 1. FC Saarbrücken 5–1 in front of 42,713 spectators at the Red Bull Arena, setting a new club record.

May 2014: RB Leipzig's appeal rejected by DFL

On 8 May 2014, the DFL rejected RB Leipzig's appeal. The owner of Red Bull GmbH, Dietrich Mateschitz, criticized the decision and threatened to end the project in Leipzig if the license was not granted.

June 2014: Changes to Membership Announced

In response to pressure from the DFL, RB Leipzig announced changes to its membership policy in June 2014, introducing "official supporting member" status with annual fees between 70 and 1000 euros, offering privileges like meetings with the team and fitness sessions, as well as representation on the supervisory board without voting rights.

July 2014: RB Leipzig defeats Paris Saint-Germain

On 18 July 2014, RB Leipzig defeated Paris Saint-Germain 4–2 in a friendly match in front of 35,796 spectators at the Red Bull Arena. On 26 July 2014, RB Leipzig defeated Queens Park Rangers with 2–0 at the Stadion der Freundschaft in Gera.

August 2014: RB Leipzig Begins 2. Bundesliga Season and Wins DFB-Pokal Match

On 2 August 2014, RB Leipzig began the 2014–15 2. Bundesliga season with a 0–0 draw against VfR Aalen. On 16 August 2014, the team won against SC Paderborn 2-1 in extra time at the Red Bull Arena in the first round of the 2014-15 DFB-Pokal.

September 2014: RB Leipzig Suffers First Defeat in the League

On 21 September 2014, RB Leipzig suffered its first defeat in the league, losing 1–2 against 1. FC Union Berlin at the Red Bull Arena.

September 2014: Union Berlin supporters protest against RB Leipzig

On September 21, 2014, during an away match against 1. FC Union Berlin, the home supporters wore black plastic ponchos and were silent for the first 15 minutes, displaying banners criticizing RB Leipzig.

October 2014: Expansion plans for Red Bull Arena

In October 2014, German media reported that RB Leipzig wanted to expand the Red Bull Arena to 55,000 seats for future first division Bundesliga play.

October 2014: Promotional Agreements

In October 2014, RB Leipzig entered promotional agreements with Hugo Boss, Porsche as youth sponsor, and Volkswagen for stadium commercials.

October 2014: RB Leipzig releases its own club magazine Klub

On 6 October 2014, RB Leipzig released its own club magazine called Klub.

November 2014: First General Meeting of Fan Union

In November 2014, the first general meeting of the Fanverband RB Leipzig Fans was held, gathering 350 supporters, along with club officials such as Ulrich Wolter.

November 2014: RB Leipzig defeats FC St. Pauli

On 23 November 2014, RB Leipzig defeated FC St. Pauli 4–1 in front of 38,660 spectators at the Red Bull Arena, climbing to 5th place.

December 2014: Founding of RasenballSport Leipzig GmbH

On 2 December 2014, the general meeting voted for the founding of RasenballSport Leipzig GmbH to professionally manage the professional team, reserve team, and junior teams from U15 and above, with Chairman Oliver Mintzlaff citing the need for competitiveness.

December 2014: RB Leipzig Loses to FC Ingolstadt

On 7 December 2014, RB Leipzig lost 0–1 to first-placed team FC Ingolstadt, dropping to 8th place.

2014: Criticism of Restrictive Membership Policy

By 2014, RB Leipzig faced criticism for its restrictive membership policy, with high fees and the management board's power to reject applications. The club had only 9 members, all employees of Red Bull.

2014: RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal

During the 2014-15 DFB-Pokal, RB Leipzig was defeated 2-0 by VfL Wolfsburg on 5 March 2015.

2014: DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach on RB Leipzig's approach

In 2014, DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach referenced clubs in Leipzig and stated that if traditional clubs haven't established a way back into professional football, no one should complain if a different approach leads to success.

2014: Hans-Joachim Watzke criticizes RB Leipzig's transfer policy

In 2014, Hans-Joachim Watzke characterized RB Leipzig's activities as "morally questionable," citing their transfer policy and close cooperation with FC Red Bull Salzburg.

2014: Club Refusal on Anti-Racism Banners

In 2014, RB Leipzig refused to approve banners against racism and Legida during the last home game, leading Red Aces to display a banner describing Leipzig as diverse, cosmopolitan, and tolerant despite the ban.

2014: FC Bayern Munich representatives on RB Leipzig's promotion

In 2014, Uli Hoeneß congratulated RB Leipzig on its promotion to the 2. Bundesliga, calling it the best thing for football in Leipzig. Matthias Sammer praised the positive economical effects for the region.

2014: "Nein zu RB" campaign created

In 2014, after RB Leipzig gained promotion to 2. Bundesliga, supporter groups from ten clubs in the 2. Bundesliga created a campaign against the club, called "Nein zu RB" ("No to RB").

2014: Organizational Changes Due to DFL Requirements

In 2014, significant organizational changes were made to RB Leipzig following requirements from the German Football League (DFL) to change the composition of organizational bodies and ensure independence from Red Bull, addressing concerns about the 50+1 rule.

2014: Praise for RB Leipzig's youth work

In 2014, the German Football League (DFL) praised the youth work at RB Leipzig.

2014: Positive characterization of RB Leipzig's promotion

In 2014, the chairman of the Northeastern German Football Association (NOFV) Rainer Milkoreit characterized the promotion of RB Leipzig to the 2. Bundesliga as a great development for eastern Germany.

2014: RB Leipzig spends an estimated sum of approximately 12 million euros on new players during the summer.

In the summer of 2014, RB Leipzig spent an estimated sum of approximately 12 million euros on new players.

January 2015: Red Aces' Position Against Legida and Founding of Anti-Racist Group

In January 2015, Red Aces opposed Legida, requesting support against a planned demonstration and asking for stadium lights to be switched off. They also displayed a banner against Legida despite a ban. The anti-racist action group Rasenball gegen Rassismus was founded by Red Aces, Lecrats, Rabauken – Block 31, and IG Rasenballisten.

February 2015: RB Leipzig parts ways with Alexander Zorninger

In February 2015, after a string of matches without a win and losing contact with the top teams, RB Leipzig decided to part ways with head coach Alexander Zorninger at the end of the season. The decision was made in consultation with Red Bull GmbH owner Dietrich Mateschitz. Zorniger then decided to leave immediately, drawing criticism for the club's decision. Achim Beierlorzer was appointed as interim head coach.

February 2015: Registration of IG Rasenballisten as Voluntary Association

In February 2015, the supporter group IG Rasenballisten became a registered voluntary association, uniting critical RB Leipzig fans and prepared to criticize Red Bull GmbH when necessary, also promoting the political statement "Together for Leipzig – Rasenball against Racism" on scarves and banners.

February 2015: FC Erzgebirge Aue fined for offensive banners

On February 6, 2015, during an away match against FC Erzgebirge Aue, home supporters displayed banners comparing Dietrich Mateschitz to Adolf Hitler, leading to a €35,000 fine for the club.

March 2015: Considerations to build a new stadium

In March 2015, German media reported that RB Leipzig considered building a new stadium on the area north of Leipzig, modeled after the Veltins-Arena or the Esprit Arena.

March 2015: RB Leipzig announces stadium redevelopment

In March 2015, RB Leipzig announced it was going to invest 5 million euros in a redevelopment of the Red Bull Arena, including an expansion of the VIP area, pressbox and wheelchair spaces.

March 2015: Threats of violence against RB Leipzig supporters before Karlsruher SC match

In March 2015, before an away match against Karlsruher SC on 9 March 2015, RB Leipzig supporters received threatening letters, and local hooligans entered the player hotel's lobby.

March 2015: "Nein zu RB" campaign includes 182 supporter groups

In March 2015, the "Nein zu RB" ("No to RB") campaign against RB Leipzig indicated a number of 182 supporter groups from 29 clubs.

March 2015: Red Bull Arena sells out for the first time

On 4 March 2015, the third round of the DFB-Pokal against VfL Wolfsburg sold out the Red Bull Arena for the first time, with 43,348 spectators.

March 2015: RB Leipzig Eliminated from DFB-Pokal

On 5 March 2015, RB Leipzig was defeated 2–0 by VfL Wolfsburg in the third round of the 2014–15 DFB-Pokal at the Red Bull Arena. This match marked the first time the stadium was completely sold out, with 43,348 spectators in attendance.

April 2015: Report on Supporter Groups IG Rasenballisten and Lecrats

In April 2015, Die Zeit reported on supporter groups IG Rasenballisten and Lecrats, highlighting their "Rasenballismus" ideology, stressing Leipzig's identity, impassioned fans, and the anti-commercial values of the ultra culture, with Lecrats being critical of Red Bull GmbH.

April 2015: FC Red Bull Salzburg fans protest RB Leipzig transfers

In April 2015, Fans of FC Red Bull Salzburg sang chants against RB Leipzig during a game in the ÖFB-Cup, after Austrian media had reported that Stefan Ilsanker could move to Leipzig during the summer. FC Red Bull Salzburg fans were not happy with the best players being transferred to RB Leipzig.

May 2015: Ralf Rangnick Appointed as New Head Coach

In May 2015, Ralf Rangnick was announced as the new head coach of RB Leipzig, starting from the summer, with Achim Beierlorzer as his assistant. Rangnick was planned to serve this double job for one season. The club also finished the 2014-15 2. Bundesliga season in fifth place.

July 2015: RB Leipzig Pre-Season Victories

In July 2015, during the pre-season, RB Leipzig defeated Southampton 5–4 in Bischofshofen on 8 July 2015, and Rubin Kazan 1–0 in Leogang on 12 July 2015. The team then beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 3–0 at the Red Bull Arena on 18 July 2015.

August 2015: RB Leipzig Supports Refugees

In August 2015, RB Leipzig donated €50,000 to the City of Leipzig for its work with helping asylum seekers. The club also sold 60 containers from its training center to the city as accommodation for asylum seekers and became patrons of the initiative "Willkommen im Fußball", giving refugee children the opportunity to play football. Staff and players collected and donated sporting equipment and private clothes to refugees.

August 2015: Refusal to Approve Banner Against Legida and Display of Anti-Nazi Banner

In August 2015, Red Aces was refused permission to display a banner against Legida before the match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. During the match against FC St. Pauli on August 23, 2015, Red Aces displayed an anti-Nazi banner, defying the supposed ban on anti-racist messages. Ralf Rangnick clarified that the previous banner was prohibited due to abusive language.

August 2015: Union Berlin protest with article on bull farming

In August 2015, Union Berlin's matchday program replaced the visiting team's page with an article on the history of bull farming as a protest against RB Leipzig.

August 2015: Comments on building a new stadium

In August 2015, the current owner of Red Bull Arena, Michael Kölmel, commented on plans to build a new stadium, suggesting it could be detrimental to fan culture.

August 2015: DFB-Pokal Match against VfL Osnabrück Cancelled

On 10 August 2015, the DFB-Pokal match between RB Leipzig and VfL Osnabrück was cancelled after the referee, Martin Petersen, was hit in the head by a lighter thrown from the home stand. The match was initially interrupted due to a barrier collapse following a goal, and later abandoned after the referee injury. The DFB ruled the match as a 0–2 loss for Osnabrück. RB Leipzig waived part of the revenue owed by VfL Osnabrück.

September 2015: New sports complex opened

In September 2015, the new sports complex was opened and taken in use by the professional team and six junior teams, from U14 to the reserve team.

September 2015: RB Leipzig Invites Refugees to Home Match

On 11 September 2015, RB Leipzig invited 450 refugees to watch its home match against SC Paderborn, by an initiative of fans. The refugees were met and accompanied by 200 fans beforehand.

September 2015: Heidenheim supporters pelt RB Leipzig's bus with counterfeit dollar bills

On September 18, 2015, supporters of 1. FC Heidenheim pelted RB Leipzig's player bus with counterfeit dollar bills featuring a caricature of Dietrich Mateschitz, leading to a police investigation.

October 2015: Expansion of the Red Bull Arena back on the agenda

In October 2015, expansion of the Red Bull Arena was back on the agenda. New plans were made to expand the stadium to 57,000 seats, involving Viennese architect Albert Wimmer.

October 2015: RB Leipzig Eliminated from DFB-Pokal

On 27 October 2015, RB Leipzig was eliminated from the DFB-Pokal after losing 3–0 to SpVgg Unterhaching.

October 2015: RB Leipzig qualifies for the round of 16 for first time in club history

On 29 October 2015, RB Leipzig defeated FC Erzgebirge Aue, qualifying for the round of 16 for first time in club history.

October 2015: RB Leipzig plays hundredth match at Red Bull Arena

On 4 October 2015, RB Leipzig played its hundredth match at the Red Bull Arena, against 1. FC Nürnberg. The club reported a total attendance of 1,464,215 spectators.

November 2015: RB Leipzig briefly takes the lead in the league

On 1 November 2015, after defeating SV Sandhausen 2–1, RB Leipzig briefly stood at first place in the league.

December 2015: RB Leipzig Reclaims League Lead

On 13 December 2015, RB Leipzig returned to the leading position in the league following a series of wins.

2015: Ownership Structure of RasenballSport Leipzig GmbH

As of 2015, Red Bull GmbH held 99% of the shares in RasenballSport Leipzig GmbH, with the remaining 1% held by the association, but formal power remained with the association to comply with the 50 + 1 rule.

2015: FC Ingolstadt 04 under coach Ralph Hasenhüttl in the 2015-16 season

During the 2015-16 season, FC Ingolstadt 04 under coach Ralph Hasenhüttl managed to defend the spot in the top tier.

2015: Franz Beckenbauer predicts RB Leipzig's future

In 2015, Franz Beckenbauer predicted that RB Leipzig would be dangerous to FC Bayern Munich in 35 years if Red Bull GmbH intended to invest for that long and called RB Leipzig a concept with a future.

January 2016: Plans put on hold

In January 2016, RB Leipzig decided to put the plans to expand the Red Bull Arena on hold, at least until 2017.

February 2016: Consideration of building a new stadium

In February 2016, German newspaper Leipziger Volkszeitung reported that club management again considered the possibility of building a new stadium with a capacity of 80,000 seats north of Leipzig.

February 2016: RB Leipzig Supporters at Away Match Against FC St. Pauli

On 12 February 2016, nearly 2,500 RB Leipzig supporters attended the away match against FC St. Pauli, displaying a red and white flag tifo at the Millerntorstadion.

February 2016: 1. FC Union Berlin protest against RB Leipzig

On February 19, 2016, during a home match against 1. FC Union Berlin, the away supporters protested by being entirely absent for the first seven minutes of the match.

March 2016: Report on Organized Supporters

In March 2016, the German newspaper Mitteldeutsche Zeitung reported that RB Leipzig had 5,000 organized supporters.

March 2016: Record Number of Away Supporters at Match Against 1. FC Nürnberg

On 20 March 2016, 2,800 RB Leipzig supporters attended the away match against 1. FC Nürnberg at the Grundig-Stadion, setting a new club record for away supporters.

March 2016: RB Leipzig Loses League Lead to SC Freiburg

On 20 March 2016, RB Leipzig lost the leading position in the league to SC Freiburg after a 3–1 defeat against 1.FC Nürnberg.

April 2016: Oliver Mintzlaff as General Manager

As of April 2016, Oliver Mintzlaff was the general manager of RasenballSport Leipzig GmbH.

May 2016: Contract Extension with Krostitzer Brauerei

On 20 May 2016, RB Leipzig extended its contract with Krostitzer Brauerei to be its official beer partner until 2018.

May 2016: Ralph Hasenhüttl Announced as New Head Coach

On 6 May 2016, Ralph Hasenhüttl was announced as the new head coach of RB Leipzig.

May 2016: RB Leipzig Secures Promotion to Bundesliga

On 8 May 2016, RB Leipzig secured a second place in the league and direct promotion to the Bundesliga after defeating Karlsruher SC 2–0. The promotion was celebrated with supporters in Leipzig on 16 May 2016.

September 2016: First Bundesliga home match

On 10 September 2016, RB Leipzig played their first Bundesliga home match versus Borussia Dortmund in front of 42,558 spectators.

December 2016: RB Leipzig offers to buy Red Bull Arena

In December 2016, RB Leipzig offered that the stadium would be sold by former owner Michael Kölmel to the club to continue the plans from the 2015 agenda.

2016: Fan Union Statistics

As of 2016, 25 supporter groups were organized in the Fanverband RB Leipzig Fans union.

2016: RB Leipzig Breaks Record for Undefeated Streak

During the 2016–17 season, RB Leipzig remained undefeated in the first thirteen league matches, breaking a record for the longest undefeated streak of a promoted team to the Bundesliga.

2016: Promotion to Bundesliga

In 2016, RB Leipzig was promoted to the Bundesliga, marking a significant milestone in the club's rapid rise through the ranks of German football.

2016: Klaus Allofs on RB Leipzig's impact

In 2016, VfL Wolfsburg manager Klaus Allofs stated that RB Leipzig was a cast of fortune for Leipzig and a good thing for the region and German football.

2016: Study on RB Leipzig's popularity and image

The Leipziger Volkszeitung published results from a study carried out by Intelligence Research in Sponsorshop (Iris) in 2016. RB Leipzig ranked third favourite team in Saxony and Thuringia and also had an increase in five out of six image values.

April 2017: RB Leipzig Qualifies for European Tournament

On 15 April 2017, RB Leipzig became the first Bundesliga debutant since German reunification to qualify for a European tournament, with a 4–0 win against SC Freiburg.

May 2017: RB Leipzig Qualifies for UEFA Champions League

On 6 May 2017, RB Leipzig qualified for the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League after beating Hertha BSC 4–1.

June 2017: UEFA investigates potential conflict of interest between RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg

In June 2017, UEFA examined the operational structures of RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg due to concerns about a potential conflict of interest arising from Red Bull's influence over both clubs. UEFA concluded that both clubs were sufficiently independent to participate in their competitions.

June 2017: UEFA examines Red Bull's influence over RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg

In June 2017, UEFA examined the operational structures of RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg to assess potential conflict of interest due to Red Bull's influence. UEFA declared that both clubs were sufficiently independent and could participate in their competitions.

2017: RB Leipzig finished in 6th position

During the 2017–18 season, Leipzig finished in 6th position and also reached the quarterfinals of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League competition.

2017: RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg reach UEFA Europa League Quarter-Finals

In 2017, both RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, but they did not play each other. RB Leipzig was eliminated by Marseille.

2017: Record Away Support in Berlin

One year after RB Leipzig qualified for the UEFA Champions League, more than 9,000 fans travelled for the last away game of the 2017–18 season in Berlin.

May 2018: Ralph Hasenhüttl Resigns as Head Coach

On 16 May 2018, Ralph Hasenhüttl resigned as head coach of RB Leipzig. Rangnick was announced as coach for one year, to be followed by Julian Nagelsmann by the beginning of the 2019–20 season.

November 2018: Construction works started

Starting from November 2018, construction works began to expand the Red Bull Arena to a total of 53,840 seats.

2018: Contract with Krostitzer Brauerei

As of 2018, RB Leipzig extended its contract with Krostitzer Brauerei to be its official beer partner until 2018.

April 2019: RB Leipzig Reaches DFB-Pokal Final

On 23 April 2019, RB Leipzig reached the DFB-Pokal final for the first time after a win against Hamburger SV.

June 2019: Rangnick Resigns as Sporting Director

On 1 June 2019, Rangnick announced his resignation as sporting director of RB Leipzig and moved to the Red Bull company. Markus Krösche was named as his successor.

2019: RB Leipzig advances to the semi-final in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League

During the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League, RB Leipzig won their group and, after beating Tottenham Hotspur and Atlético Madrid, reached the semi-final.

2019: Champions League Teams

In March 2020, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen, were the four German UEFA Champions League teams for the 2019–20 season and gave money to struggling teams.

March 2020: Financial Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

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

December 2020: Dominik Szoboszlai transfer to RB Leipzig

In December 2020, Dominik Szoboszlai was poised to become the second RB Salzburg player to move to RB Leipzig within six months, following Hwang Hee-chan's transfer in the summer.

2020: Champions League Semi-Finals

In 2020, RB Leipzig reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, showcasing their growing presence on the European stage.

2021: Expansion work completed

In 2021, the expansion work was completed with a total capacity of 47,069 spectators, of which 37,069 can be seated, at national competitions.

2021: RB Leipzig Reaches Europa League Semi-Finals and Wins DFB-Pokal

In the 2021–22 season, RB Leipzig reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, in which they were eliminated by Rangers, and won their first major title in the DFB-Pokal Final 4–2 on penalties against SC Freiburg.

July 2022: RB Leipzig Loses DFL Supercup Against Bayern Munich

On 30 July 2022, RB Leipzig faced Bayern Munich in their first DFL Supercup at the Red Bull Arena where they lost 5–3.

September 2022: Domenico Tedesco Sacked as Head Coach

On 7 September 2022, Domenico Tedesco was sacked as head coach of RB Leipzig following a 4–1 home defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in the opening match of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League.

2022: DFB Pokal Win

In 2022, RB Leipzig won its first domestic title, the DFB Pokal.

June 2023: RB Leipzig Wins Second Consecutive DFB-Pokal Title

On 3 June 2023, RB Leipzig won their second consecutive DFB-Pokal title after a 2–0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in the final.

August 13, 2023: RB Leipzig Wins Maiden DFL-Supercup

On August 13, 2023, RB Leipzig won their maiden DFL-Supercup, beating Bayern Munich 3–0, in a revenge of the previous year's Supercup loss.

August 2023: Fanclub Statistics

As of August 2023, RB Leipzig has 68 official fanclubs. L.E Bulls and Bulls Club were the first registered fanclubs in 2009, with L.E Bulls being the oldest and Bulls Club claiming to be the biggest.

2023: RB Leipzig completes deals for Nicolas Seiwald and Benjamin Šeško from Salzburg

In 2023, RB Leipzig completed the transfers of Nicolas Seiwald for €20,000,000 and Benjamin Šeško for €24,000,000 from Salzburg, totaling €54,000,000.