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Bologna FC

Bologna FC, officially Bologna Football Club 1909 S.p.A., is a professional football club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bologna Football Club 1909 S.p.A., commonly known as Bologna FC, is a professional football club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Founded on 3 October 1909, the club competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, and is recognized as one of Italy's historically successful teams. Its colours are red and blue, and it plays home matches at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

History

Bologna FC was founded in 1909 and became one of the established clubs in Italian football. It was among the early participants in the top level of the Italian league system and built most of its major honours in the first half of the 20th century.

Honours

The club has won seven Italian top-flight championships, making it one of the more successful sides in the history of the league. It has also won domestic and international secondary honours, including the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Intertoto Cup.

Stadium

Bologna FC plays at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna. The stadium has a capacity of about 38,000 spectators, according to widely cited club and football reference sources.

Ownership and identity

The club is owned by Canadian businessman Joey Saputo. Bologna is identified by its red-and-blue colours and is often referred to as *rossoblù*.

Key facts

  • Bologna FC was founded in 1909 in Bologna, Italy.
  • The club competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football.
  • It has won seven top-flight league titles.
  • It has also won the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
  • The club is commonly associated with the nickname *rossoblù* because of its red-and-blue colours.
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Canadian context

Bologna FC has a direct Canadian connection through owner Joey Saputo, a Canadian businessman best known for his role in North American soccer and ownership of the club.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bologna FC?
Bologna FC is an Italian professional football club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, that plays in Serie A.
When was Bologna FC founded?
The club was founded on 3 October 1909.
What stadium does Bologna FC use?
Bologna FC plays home matches at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
How many Serie A titles has Bologna FC won?
Bologna FC has won seven top-flight Italian league titles.
Who owns Bologna FC?
The club is owned by Canadian businessman Joey Saputo.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_FC_1909
    Supports: Club name, location, founding year, league, honours, and general club identity.
  2. worldfootball.net — https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bologna-fc/1/
    Supports: Full name, founding date, country, stadium, and colours.
  3. SportsPundit — https://sportspundit.com/soccer/teams/240-bologna-fc/
    Supports: Club summary, league participation, honours, and ownership by Joey Saputo.
  4. Soccerway — https://www.soccerway.com/team/bologna/0M9xNN8N/
    Supports: Stadium name and capacity.
  5. Goaltify — https://www.goaltify.com/competitions/serie-a/teams/bologna
    Supports: Recent club context, honours, and stadium information.