This is a list of all the Bundesligaย winners by year since its start in 1963.
Bundesliga is Germanyโs premier soccer league. It has seen several winners over the years while providing some of the most exhilarating moments in the sport.
From its start in 1963 to today, this league has seen dynasties rise and underdogs triumph.
A league now dominated by a single team, Bayern Munich, was once a pot of different winners. It was difficult to predict whoโd win the league from one season to the next.
In this post, youโll find:
- A complete list of German Bundesliga winners by year
- The most successful teams in Germany
- Summary and table of each Bundesliga season
- And much more!
So, letโs get started!
Bundesliga Winners By Team
Before we get to the complete list of winners, letโs look at the number of Bundesliga titles each team has won.
| Team | Number of Titles |
|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 32 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 5 |
| Borussia Mรถnchengladbach | 5 |
| SV Werder Bremen | 4 |
| Hamburger SV | 3 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 3 |
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 |
| 1. FC Kรถln | 2 |
| TSV 1860 Munich | 1 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 1 |
| 1. FC Nรผrnberg | 1 |
| Eintracht Braunschweig | 1 |
Bayern Munich is the most successful team in Germany with 32 Bundesliga titles under their belt. And the competition is not even close.
Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mรถnchengladbach have only won the Bundesliga title 5 times.
Yet, there is huge diversity in Bundesliga winners. 12 different teams have won the German Bundesliga since 1963.
List of All Bundesliga Winners Since 1963
Now, letโs take a look at all the Bundesliga winners by each year since 1963.
| Year | Winner (Number of Titles) | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 1963/64 | 1. FC Kรถln (1) | Meidericher SV |
| 1964/65 | Werder Bremen (1) | 1. FC Kรถln |
| 1965/66 | TSV 1860 Munich (1) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1966/67 | Eintracht Braunschweig (1) | TSV 1860 Munich |
| 1967/68 | 1. FC Nรผrnberg (1) | Werder Bremen |
| 1968/69 | Bayern Munich (1) | Alemannia Aachen |
| 1969/70 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (1) | Bayern Munich |
| 1970/71 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (2) | Bayern Munich |
| 1971/72 | Bayern Munich (2) | Schalke 04 |
| 1972/73 | Bayern Munich (3) | 1. FC Kรถln |
| 1973/74 | Bayern Munich (4) | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach |
| 1974/75 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (3) | Hertha BSC |
| 1975/76 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (4) | Hamburger SV |
| 1976/77 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (5) | Schalke 04 |
| 1977/78 | 1. FC Kรถln (2) | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach |
| 1978/79 | Hamburger SV (1) | VfB Stuttgart |
| 1979/80 | Bayern Munich (5) | Hamburger SV |
| 1980/81 | Bayern Munich (6) | Hamburger SV |
| 1981/82 | Hamburger SV (2) | 1. FC Kรถln |
| 1982/83 | Hamburger SV (3) | Werder Bremen |
| 1983/84 | VfB Stuttgart (1) | Hamburger SV |
| 1984/85 | Bayern Munich (7) | Werder Bremen |
| 1985/86 | Bayern Munich (8) | Werder Bremen |
| 1986/87 | Bayern Munich (9) | Hamburger SV |
| 1987/88 | Werder Bremen (2) | Bayern Munich |
| 1988/89 | Bayern Munich (10) | 1. FC Kรถln |
| 1989/90 | Bayern Munich (11) | 1. FC Kรถln |
| 1990/91 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1) | Bayern Munich |
| 1991/92 | VfB Stuttgart (2) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1992/93 | Werder Bremen (3) | Bayern Munich |
| 1993/94 | Bayern Munich (12) | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
| 1994/95 | Borussia Dortmund (1) | Werder Bremen |
| 1995/96 | Borussia Dortmund (2) | Bayern Munich |
| 1996/97 | Bayern Munich (13) | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 1997/98 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2) | Bayern Munich |
| 1998/99 | Bayern Munich (14) | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 1999/00 | Bayern Munich (15) | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2000/01 | Bayern Munich (16) | Schalke 04 |
| 2001/02 | Borussia Dortmund (3) | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2002/03 | Bayern Munich (17) | VfB Stuttgart |
| 2003/04 | Werder Bremen (4) | Bayern Munich |
| 2004/05 | Bayern Munich (18) | Schalke 04 |
| 2005/06 | Bayern Munich (19) | Werder Bremen |
| 2006/07 | VfB Stuttgart (3) | Schalke 04 |
| 2007/08 | Bayern Munich (20) | Werder Bremen |
| 2008/09 | VfL Wolfsburg (1) | Bayern Munich |
| 2009/10 | Bayern Munich (21) | Schalke 04 |
| 2010/11 | Borussia Dortmund (4) | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2011/12 | Borussia Dortmund (5) | Bayern Munich |
| 2012/13 | Bayern Munich (22) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2013/14 | Bayern Munich (23) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2014/15 | Bayern Munich (24) | VfL Wolfsburg |
| 2015/16 | Bayern Munich (25) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2016/17 | Bayern Munich (26) | RB Leipzig |
| 2017/18 | Bayern Munich (27) | Schalke 04 |
| 2018/19 | Bayern Munich (28) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2019/20 | Bayern Munich (29) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2020/21 | Bayern Munich (30) | RB Leipzig |
| 2021/22 | Bayern Munich (31) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2022/23 | Bayern Munich (32) | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2023/24 | Bayer Leverkusen (1) | Bayern Munich |
List of Managers Who Have Won The Bundesliga
| Manager | Titles | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Udo Lattek | 8 | Bayern Munich (6), Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (2) |
| Ottmar Hitzfeld | 7 | Bayern Munich (5), Borussia Dortmund (2) |
| Jupp Heynckes | 4 | Bayern Munich (4) |
| Hennes Weisweiler | 4 | Borussia Mรถnchengladbach (3), 1. FC Kรถln (1) |
| Pep Guardiola | 3 | Bayern Munich (3) |
| Felix Magath | 3 | Bayern Munich (2), VfL Wolfsburg (1) |
| Otto Rehhagel | 3 | Werder Bremen (2), 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1) |
| Pรกl Csernai | 2 | Bayern Munich (2) |
| Hansi Flick | 2 | Bayern Munich (2) |
| Ernst Happel | 2 | Hamburger SV (2) |
| Jรผrgen Klopp | 2 | Borussia Dortmund (2) |
| Max Merkel | 2 | 1860 Munich (1), 1. FC Nรผrnberg (1) |
| Branko Zebec | 2 | Bayern Munich (1), Hamburger SV (1) |
| Xabi Alonso | 1 | Bayer Leverkusen (1) |
| Carlo Ancelotti | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Franz Beckenbauer | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Helmut Benthaus | 1 | VfB Stuttgart (1) |
| Christoph Daum | 1 | VfB Stuttgart (1) |
| Karl-Heinz Feldkamp | 1 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1) |
| Helmuth Johannsen | 1 | Eintracht Braunschweig (1) |
| Georg Knรถpfle | 1 | 1. FC Kรถln (1) |
| Niko Kovaฤ | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Willy Multhaup | 1 | Werder Bremen (1) |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Matthias Sammer | 1 | Borussia Dortmund (1) |
| Thomas Schaaf | 1 | Werder Bremen (1) |
| Giovanni Trapattoni | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Thomas Tuchel | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Louis van Gaal | 1 | Bayern Munich (1) |
| Armin Veh | 1 | VfB Stuttgart (1) |
Udo Lattek is considered by many as the greatest German coach of all time. He won the Bundesliga 8 times โ 6 times with Bayern Munich and twice with Borussia Mรถnchengladbach.
Other Tournaments/League Winners Lists:
- DFB-Pokal
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- English Premier League
- FA Cup
- EFL Cup
- La Liga
- Copa Del Rey
- Serie A
- Ligue 1
- Major League Soccer
- UEFA Euros
- Copa America
- Copa Libertadores
Bundesliga Table of Every Season Since 1963
1963/64 Season โ FC Kรถln
1963/64 was the inaugural season of the Bundesliga. This marked the consolidation of regional leagues into a unified, top-tier national competition.
FC Kรถln emerged as the winners.
The team, under the coach Georg Knรถpfle, showcased a brand of soccer that set the tone for the leagueโs future.
1964/65 Season โ Werder Bremen
1965/66 Season โ 1860 Munich
1966/67 Season โ Eintracht Braunschweig
1967/68 Season โ FC Nรผrnberg
1968/69 Season โ Bayern Munich
The 1968/69 Bundesliga season saw the emergence of Bayern Munich as the top team in Germany.
Under the guidance of Branko Zebec, Bayern evolved from a promising team to a dominant force.
Their tactical sophistication propelled Bayern to win their first Bundesliga title. The team also had a formidable squad with the likes of Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Mรผller,
1969/70 Season โ Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
1970/71 Season โ Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
1971/72 Season โ Bayern Munich
1972/73 Season โ Bayern Munich
1973/74 Season โ Bayern Munich
Bayern became the first team to win three back-to-back Bundesliga titles in the 1973/74 season.
1974/75 Season โ Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
1975/76 Season โ Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
1976/77 Season โ Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
Borussia Mรถnchengladbach became the second team to win three back-to-back Bundesliga titles.
They won the first title under the leadership of Hennes Weisweiler.
Meanwhile, the legendary Udo Lattek led them to the other two.
1977/78 Season โ FC Kรถln
1978/79 Season โ Hamburger SV
1979/80 Season โ Bayern Munich
1980/81 Season โ Bayern Munich
1981/82 Season โ Hamburger SV
At Hamburg, Ernst Happel formed a formidable team. They were known for their disciplined defending and incisive attacking play.
The spine of the squad featured players like Felix Magath and Horst Hrubesch. These players operated with remarkable cohesion and finesse.
Hamburg won back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 1981/82 and 1982/83 seasons.
1982/83 Season โ Hamburger SV
1983/84 Season โ VfB Stuttgart
1984/85 Season โ Bayern Munich
1985/86 Season โ Bayern Munich
1986/87 Season โ Bayern Munich
1987/88 Season โ Werder Bremen
1988/89 Season โ Bayern Munich
1989/90 Season โ Bayern Munich
1990/91 Season โ FC Kaiserslautern
1991/92 Season โ VfB Stuttgart
1992/93 Season โ Werder Bremen
1993/94 Season โ Bayern Munich
1994/95 Season โ Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund became a constant title contender from the 1994/95 season.
They won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and also won the UEFA Champions League in the 1996/97 season.
1995/96 Season โ Borussia Dortmund
1996/97 Season โ Bayern Munich
1997/98 Season โ FC Kaiserslautern
Something unbelievable happened in the 1997/98 season.
FC Kaiserslautern won promotion to the Bundesliga. And that same season, they pipped Bayern to win the Bundesliga by 2 points.
They became the first and only German club to achieve this feat.
A young Michael Ballack and their coach Otto Rehhagel led the team to their success.
1998/99 Season โ Bayern Munich
1999/00 Season โ Bayern Munich
2000/01 Season โ Bayern Munich
2001/02 Season โ Borussia Dortmund
The 2001/02 season was the season of heartbreak for Leverkusen.
They were first in the Bundesliga table until the last day, but couldnโt get a win to secure the title.
Borussia Dortmund ended up winning the title by 1 point.
2002/03 Season โ Bayern Munich
2003/04 Season โ Werder Bremen
The 2003/04 season was a great one for Werder Bremen.
They won the title comfortably, finishing 6 points above Bayern.
Werder Bremen also won their first-ever German double that season. They won both Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.
2004/05 Season โ Bayern Munich
2005/06 Season โ Bayern Munich
2006/07 Season โ VfB Stuttgart
2007/08 Season โ Bayern Munich
2008/09 Season โ VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg caused a big upset in the 2008/09 season when they beat Bayern Munich to the title by 2 points.
It was mostly thanks to their attacking prowess. Their striking partnership of Edin Dzeko and Grafite scored 54 goals between them.
2009/10 Season โ Bayern Munich
2010/11 Season โ Borussia Dortmund
2011/12 Season โ Borussia Dortmund
The 2011/12 season was the last season that another team apart from Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga.
And Jurgen Klopp was the one to thank for this.
He assembled a super team with players like Robert Lewandowski, Ivan Periลกiฤ, and Shinji Kagawa to win the German double.
2012/13 Season โ Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich kicked off their era of dominance in style by winning a treble of the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
They became the first and only German club to achieve this feat.
Bayern finished 25 points ahead of the runners-up Dortmund to win the title.
2013/14 Season โ Bayern Munich
2014/15 Season โ Bayern Munich
2015/16 Season โ Bayern Munich
2016/17 Season โ Bayern Munich
2017/18 Season โ Bayern Munich
2018/19 Season โ Bayern Munich
2019/20 Season โ Bayern Munich
2020/21 Season โ Bayern Munich
2021/22 Season โ Bayern Munich
2022/23 Season โ Bayern Munich
2022/23 was the closest that another team except Bayern has come to winning the Bundesliga. For the past ten years, that is.
Dortmund couldnโt get past the finish line. They needed to win on the last day of the season to win the title.
But they couldnโt.
It was the 11th consecutive season that Bayern had won the Bundesliga title.
Other Tournaments/League Winners Lists:
- DFB-Pokal
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- English Premier League
- FA Cup
- EFL Cup
- La Liga
- Copa Del Rey
- Serie A
- Ligue 1
- Major League Soccer
- UEFA Euros
- Copa America
- Copa Libertadores
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