Nickname(s):Die Fuggerstädter (The Fugger Citizens)
Founded:1907
Stadium:WWK Arena(formerly SGL Arena and Impuls Arena)
Capacity:30,660
1907-1969
1969-1990
1990-2002
2002-Present
FC Augsburg Crest History
Founded in 1907 as FC Alemannia Augsburg, the club adopted a distinctive blue diamond-shaped crest featuring the initials "BCA", representing Ballspiel-Club Augsburg, the name adopted after the club's early reorganisation. The badge also incorporated a pine cone, the historic symbol of the city of Augsburg, establishing a strong civic identity that would remain central to the club's visual heritage. For more than sixty years, the blue diamond became one of the most recognisable symbols of football in Augsburg.
A new chapter began in 1969, when BC Augsburg merged with the football department of TSV Schwaben Augsburg to form FC Augsburg. To mark the creation of the new club, a completely new crest was introduced featuring the bold initials "FCA" above horizontal bands in red, green and white. The design symbolised the union of the two clubs and reflected the colours associated with the merger while deliberately moving away from the traditional diamond badge.
In 1990, FC Augsburg adopted a more traditional football crest. The circular badge featured the club's full name surrounding an intertwined "FCA" monogram in green, red and white. While modern in appearance, the redesign reintroduced a stronger sense of club identity and remained in use throughout the 1990s as Augsburg gradually established itself within the German league system.
A significant redesign arrived in 2002, when the club introduced the shield-shaped crest that remains in use today. The badge prominently displayed the FCA initials above the historic Augsburg pine cone, while the founding year 1907 appeared beneath. The red-and-white shield reflected the city's traditional colours, and the return of the pine cone re-established the connection with Augsburg's civic heritage that had first appeared on the original BCA crest.
The current crest successfully combines the club's modern identity with its historic roots. Featuring the bold FCA initials, the iconic Augsburg pine cone and the founding year 1907, it honours both the traditions of BC Augsburg and the creation of FC Augsburg in 1969.
FC Augsburg Club History
Founded in 1907 as FC Alemannia Augsburg, the club established itself as one of the leading football teams in Bavarian Swabia, competing primarily in regional leagues during the early decades of German football. After several reorganisations, the club became known as BC Augsburg, developing a proud local identity while representing the city of Augsburg in southern German competitions.
Following the Second World War, BC Augsburg became one of the strongest clubs in southern Germany and was selected as a founding member of the Oberliga Süd, then the highest level of German football. The club remained competitive throughout the 1950s, although it struggled to consistently challenge the region's traditional powerhouses.
A defining moment came in 1969, when BC Augsburg merged with the football department of TSV Schwaben Augsburg to form FC Augsburg. The merger united the city's two largest football clubs with the aim of creating a stronger representative capable of competing at the national level. Despite the increased ambition, the new club spent much of the following decades in the Bayernliga, Regionalliga and 2. Bundesliga, experiencing both promotions and relegations while building a loyal supporter base.
The modern rise of FC Augsburg began in the early 2000s under the leadership of manager Jos Luhukay. After several near misses, the club achieved promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in its history in 2011, finishing runners-up in the 2. Bundesliga. The achievement marked the beginning of a new era and established Augsburg as a top-flight club for the first time.
Rather than merely surviving, FC Augsburg quickly became one of the Bundesliga's most resilient teams. Under coaches such as Markus Weinzierl, the club consistently exceeded expectations despite operating with one of the league's smaller budgets. The highlight came in the 2014–15 season, when Augsburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga and qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the first time. The club reached the knockout stages before being eliminated by Liverpool.
Throughout the following years, Augsburg established itself as a stable Bundesliga club, earning a reputation for disciplined football, sensible recruitment and strong financial management. Despite occasional relegation battles, the club has remained a consistent presence in Germany's top division while continuing to develop talented players and strengthen its infrastructure.
The club's fiercest rivalry is with TSV 1860 München, while matches against FC Bayern München form the Bavarian Derby and are among the most anticipated fixtures of each season. Encounters with 1. FC Nürnberg also carry regional significance. Although a relatively recent arrival among Germany's elite, FC Augsburg has built a reputation as one of the Bundesliga's best-managed and most competitive clubs.
