Union Berlin Colors, Facts and History
Union Berlin play at Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin, the second-largest stadium in the German capital and home to the club and its forerunners since 1920.
- League
- Bundesliga
- City
- Berlin
- Home
- Stadion An der Alten Försterei (22,012 seats)
- Founded
- 1966
- Manager
- Mauro Lustrinelli (Oct 2026)
Union Berlin history
Union's roots go back to 1906 and a predecessor club, FC Olympia Oberschöneweide, while the current club dates to 1966. During the Cold War it was based in East Berlin, and it entered the unified German league system after reunification in 1990. From 2009 to 2019 the team played in the 2. Bundesliga.
Then came a remarkable rise. Union first climbed into the Bundesliga in 2019, finished seventh in 2021 to reach the first Europa Conference League, placed fifth in 2022 for a Europa League spot and finished fourth the next season to earn a first Champions League place. Its fans have a reputation for enthusiasm and creativity, and their chant Eisern Union means Iron Union.
Did you know?
- As of 30 June 2026, Union Berlin had 72,172 official members.
- The stadium hosts concerts and a yearly Christmas carol event called Weihnachtssingen.
- Union Berlin's stadium holds 22,012 fans.
Colors are shown as plain swatches with their hex codes. This site is not affiliated with the Union Berlin or the Bundesliga; team names are used only to identify the teams.
Questions about the Union Berlin
Who is Union Berlin's head coach?
As of October 2026, Mauro Lustrinelli is head coach.
When did Union Berlin first reach the Bundesliga?
In 2019, after competing in the 2. Bundesliga from 2009.
Sources
- Wikidata Q141971, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: 1. FC Union Berlin, checked October 8, 2026
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