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Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt e.V.

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

Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. is a German sports club based in Frankfurt, Hesse, best known for its men’s football team. Founded on 8 March 1899, the club competes in the Bundesliga and is one of the league’s founding members.

History

Eintracht Frankfurt was founded in 1899 in Frankfurt am Main. It became one of the founding clubs of the Bundesliga and has remained a prominent name in German football.

Stadium

The club has played at the Waldstadion since 1925. The venue is now called Deutsche Bank Park for sponsorship reasons.

Honours

Eintracht Frankfurt has won the German championship once, the DFB-Pokal five times, and the UEFA Europa League twice. It also finished as runner-up in the European Cup once.

Club identity

The club colours are red, black, and white, and its emblem is the eagle. It is a multi-sport organisation with football as its best-known section.

Key facts

  • The club’s football section was founded in 1899 and is its best-known team.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt plays its home matches at Deutsche Bank Park, formerly known as the Waldstadion.
  • The club is one of the founding members of the Bundesliga.
  • It has won the German championship once and the DFB-Pokal five times.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt has won the UEFA Europa League twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eintracht Frankfurt?
Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. is a German multi-sport club from Frankfurt, best known for its football team.
When was Eintracht Frankfurt founded?
The club was founded on 8 March 1899.
Which league does Eintracht Frankfurt play in?
Its men’s football team plays in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top division.
Where does Eintracht Frankfurt play home matches?
The club plays at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, formerly called the Waldstadion.
What major trophies has Eintracht Frankfurt won?
The club has won one German championship, five DFB-Pokal titles, and two UEFA Europa League titles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt
    Supports: Founding date, club identity, Bundesliga membership, honours, stadium, membership count
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt Club — https://club.eintracht.de/
    Supports: Club description, colours, emblem, multi-sport nature
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt — https://en.eintracht.de/
    Supports: Official club contact and organisation identity
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt
    Supports: Founding date, league, honours, stadium, team colours