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Founded in 1948, 1. FC Köln are woven into the life of Köln, a proud, emotional club with deep local roots. The Billy Goats are best known for loud backing, strong identity, and a rivalry with nearby Borussia Mönchengladbach that still carries real edge. Home matches are played at RheinEnergieStadion, a ground of about 50,000, with the city itself giving a trip here extra appeal, from the cathedral to the beer halls and the Rhine. Below you'll find upcoming fixtures, tickets, and everything you need to plan a matchday visit.

Last updated 9 July 2026

Home ground RheinEnergieStadionin KölnBundesliga, DFB Pokal

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1. FC Köln quick facts

Team
1. FC Köln
Team type
Club
Country
Germany
Home ground
RheinEnergieStadion, Köln
Last match
Bergisch Gladbach 0–8 1. FC Köln
Next match
1. FC Köln vs Real Sociedad, Sat 8 Aug

Upcoming 1. FC Köln matches

Matches on Saturday, 8 August

Matches on Monday, 24 August

Matches on Saturday, 29 August

Matches on Friday, 4 September

Matches on Saturday, 12 September

Matches on Saturday, 19 September

Matches on Saturday, 10 October

Matches on Saturday, 17 October

Matches on Saturday, 24 October

Recent finished 1. FC Köln matches

1. FC Köln squad

19 players · Manager: F. Funkel

Squad last updated 22 July 2026. Player details can change with transfers and may not always be current.

F. Funkel
F. Funkel
Manager · Germany · 72 yrs

Goalkeepers

M. Schwäbe
M. Schwäbe
Goalkeeper · 30 yrs
1
R. Zieler
R. Zieler
Goalkeeper · 36 yrs
20
M. Köbbing
M. Köbbing
Goalkeeper · 28 yrs
44

Defenders

J. Schmied
J. Schmied
Defender · 27 yrs
2
G. Mensah
G. Mensah
Defender · 27 yrs
14
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Defender · 20 yrs
22
L. Lochoshvili
L. Lochoshvili
Defender · 27 yrs
24
S. Sebulonsen
S. Sebulonsen
Defender · 25 yrs
28
R. van den Berg
R. van den Berg
Defender · 21 yrs
33

Midfielders

T. Krauß
T. Krauß
Midfielder · 24 yrs
5
S. El Mala
S. El Mala
Midfielder · 19 yrs
13
A. Castro-Montes
A. Castro-Montes
Midfielder · 28 yrs
17
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson
Midfielder · 22 yrs
18
F. Schenten
F. Schenten
Midfielder · 18 yrs
40

Attackers

L. Waldschmidt
L. Waldschmidt
Attacker · 29 yrs
7
R. Ache
R. Ache
Attacker · 27 yrs
9
J. Thielmann
J. Thielmann
Attacker · 23 yrs
29
M. Bülter
M. Bülter
Attacker · 32 yrs
30
L. Maina
L. Maina
Attacker · 26 yrs
37

FAQ

When is 1. FC Köln's next match?
1. FC Köln host Real Sociedad on Saturday 8 August at 13:30 at RheinEnergieStadion (Köln local time).
Where does 1. FC Köln play their home matches?
RheinEnergieStadion in Köln.
What competitions is 1. FC Köln playing in?
1. FC Köln plays across the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.
How do I buy 1. FC Köln tickets?
Tap any match above to open the match page, we link to the cheapest available ticket via our partner ticket-compare.com. For sold-out matches, official club resale is the safest secondary option.