Rostock FC celebrates 130 years of passion and tradition!

Rostock FC celebrates 130 years of passion and tradition!

The Rostock Football Club (RFC) is in top form and proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary. On June 20, 2025, exactly 130 years after its foundation in 1895, the anniversary is duly celebrated. The celebrations are promising and promise a colorful festival for the whole region. Right at the beginning, on Friday, the club's own restaurant steps into the spotlight, where a solemn hour with prominent guests such as sports minister Stefanie Drese (SPD) and Mayor Heinrich Prophet (CDU) takes place.

The following Saturday is really round: Numerous activities are on the program on the sports field on Damerower Weg. The latest football talents can demonstrate their skills in several young tournaments. For the adult fans there is the Rostock Pils Cup, in which five teams will take part. A very special highlight is the oldie game in which the traditional team of the RFC will compete against a Hansa team, supported by football legend Heiko März.

activities and attractions

The anniversary celebration not only attracts with sporting competitions. An autograph session with two current players from Hansa Rostock and numerous play stations such as a soccer court and a bouncy castle make the festival a pleasure for young and old. The idea of ​​the new Hymn of Rostock FC will also be particularly exciting. The association is the oldest pure football club in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and the goal of 670 members shows the great interest in traditional tradition.

looking at the relevant figures of the league system, the football landscape in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is also exciting. The Mecklenburg Football Association (MfB) was founded in December 1904 with only three member associations and drove the development of football in the region significantly. lfvm-v.de gives an interesting overview of the development of football and the integration of the MFB into the North German Football Association.

The first MFB championship, which was held from March to May 1905, initially took place as a simple round, with the Schwerin FC emerged as a master. The foundation of the Rostock FC and other clubs in the region has shaped the football culture in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to this day and is also part of the tradition that is celebrated on the anniversary.

With a proud number of 25 teams in the game, the RFC is not only a place for sporty talents, but also for community and joy in football. Have a look when the RFC celebrates its 130th anniversary and experience a piece of lively football history.

For more information about the celebrations and the association, visit the official website of the Rostock FC: rfc-1895.de.