60 years of 1. FC Magdeburg: Anniversary game against Holstein Kiel has been decided!

60 years of 1. FC Magdeburg: Anniversary game against Holstein Kiel has been decided!

1. FC Magdeburg is facing a very special event: the traditional football team will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025. Founded on December 22, 1965, the club has experienced a lot - from sporting triumphs during the GDR era to the challenging years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today the club plays in the 2nd Bundesliga and is one of the few clubs from the former GDR federal states that are represented in the higher leagues. This does the upcoming Anniversary game all the more important since Holstein Kiel will be a guest on December 13, 2025.

Both the club and the passionate fans are organizing the celebrations, which will culminate with the anniversary game. Advance ticket sales are already in full swing and fans are encouraged to secure their tickets in good time. On November 9, 2025, during the home game against SC Paderborn, the club also plans to collect donations for creative choreographies to make the stadium colorful for the game against Kiel.

Past and successes of 1. FC Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg can look back on a proud history. Among its greatest achievements is winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1974, a historic moment that made the club notable in the football world. The club also became three-time GDR champions and seven-time cup winners. These successes are not only a reason to celebrate, but also an incentive for the years to come.

The last few decades have not always been easy. After the fall of the Wall, the club fought through difficult phases, but with hard work and a strong bond between the club and fans they were able to work their way back to the top. The club is currently showing strong performances in the 2nd Bundesliga and is well on its way to possibly reliving its former glory days.

A club in the heart of Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg not only plays a role in sport, but is also an important part of the city's identity. The association promotes the local community with various sponsorships and partnerships, including with MWG-Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG. The club office and fan shop are located at Breiter Weg 178 in Magdeburg, where fans and interested parties can stock up on merchandise.

The enthusiasm for football and the support of the fans remains unbroken. On the occasion of the anniversary, the club has made preparations to celebrate the birthday appropriately and to keep the tradition of 1. FC Magdeburg alive. The commitment of the fans is also highly valued, as they contribute a large part to the atmosphere in the stadium and to the support of the team.

Overall, the anniversary of 1. FC Magdeburg will be an occasion not only for the club, but for the entire city of Magdeburg to celebrate football and community.