Founded in 1900, FC Bayern Munich is Germany’s most successful football club, with 35 German championships and six European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles. Based in Munich, the club plays its home matches at the Allianz Arena and competes in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and UEFA Champions League under head coach Vincent Kompany.
FC Bayern Munich entered the 2026/27 season as defending Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal champions after completing the 14th domestic double in club history. This permanent club profile covers Bayern Munich’s squad, current season snapshot, fixtures, results, transfers, ownership, stadium, history and trophies. For broader football coverage, visit SportPesa Kenya’s football hub. Live scores, line-ups, match events and changing standings are best followed on SP Score.
Bayern Munich team profile
| Profile | Details |
| Full name | Fußball-Club Bayern München e.V. |
| Short name | Bayern Munich / FC Bayern |
| Nicknames | Die Bayern, Die Roten |
| Founded | 27 February 1900 |
| Founded by | 11 young men led by Franz John |
| Based in | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Current league | Bundesliga |
| Home stadium | Allianz Arena |
| Stadium capacity | 75,024 for domestic matches |
| Club colours | Red and white |
| Head coach | Vincent Kompany |
| Head coach since | 1 July 2024 |
| German championships | 35 |
| Bundesliga titles | 34 |
| DFB-Pokal titles | 21 |
| German Supercup titles | 13 |
| European Cup / Champions League titles | 6 |
| 2025/26 Bundesliga finish | 1st – 89 points, 122 goals scored, 36 conceded |
| 2025/26 major achievement | Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double |
| Domestic doubles | 14 |
Bayern Munich 2026/27 table and stats snapshot
As of 9 September 2026, Bayern Munich are sixth in the Bundesliga after two league matches. The defending champions have one win, one draw and four points, with five goals scored and one conceded. The club also won the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund and advanced from the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
| 2026/27 snapshot | Status |
| Bundesliga position | 6th |
| Played | 2 |
| Record | 1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses |
| Goals | 5 scored, 1 conceded |
| Points | 4 |
| Franz Beckenbauer Supercup | Winners – beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 |
| DFB-Pokal | Beat VfL Osnabrück 4-1 in Round 1 |
| Next match | Bodø/Glimt at home – UEFA Champions League, 10 September 2026 |
This season snapshot is time-sensitive. For current Bayern Munich scores, line-ups, match events and standings after each matchday, use SP Score.
Bayern Munich fixtures and recent results
Bayern Munich fixtures change as the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League schedules are confirmed. The next three competitive fixtures below have confirmed dates and kick-off times, while later Bundesliga rounds should only be added once the official schedule is finalized.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Kick-off |
| 10 Sep 2026 | UEFA Champions League | Bodø/Glimt | Home – Allianz Arena | 10:00 PM EAT |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Bundesliga | SV 07 Elversberg | Away | 6:30 PM EAT |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Bundesliga | 1. FC Union Berlin | Home – Allianz Arena | 9:30 PM EAT |
Bayern opened the competitive season with three wins before being held to a goalless draw by Schalke 04 in Bundesliga Matchday 2. Their recent competitive results are shown below.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 22 Aug 2026 | Franz Beckenbauer Supercup | Borussia Dortmund | Won | 2-1 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Won | 5-1 |
| 2 Sep 2026 | DFB-Pokal | VfL Osnabrück | Won | 4-1 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Bundesliga | Schalke 04 | Draw | 0-0 |
READ ALSO: Bayern Munich 5-1 Stuttgart: Result, Goals & Match Report
Bayern Munich squad 2026/27
The 2026/27 Bayern Munich squad includes established players such as Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, alongside newer additions and young players. The list below follows Bayern Munich’s current official first-team squad.
| Player | Position | Shirt No. |
| Manuel Neuer | Goalkeeper | 1 |
| Sven Ulreich | Goalkeeper | 26 |
| Jonas Urbig | Goalkeeper | 40 |
| Dayot Upamecano | Defender | 2 |
| Minjae Kim | Defender | 3 |
| Jonathan Tah | Defender | 4 |
| Nathaniel Brown | Defender | 11 |
| Alphonso Davies | Defender | 19 |
| Hiroki Ito | Defender | 21 |
| Josip Stanišić | Defender | 44 |
| Joshua Kimmich | Midfielder | 6 |
| Tom Bischof | Midfielder | 8 |
| Jamal Musiala | Midfielder | 10 |
| Konrad Laimer | Midfielder | 27 |
| Bara Sapoko Ndiaye | Midfielder | 39 |
| Lennart Karl | Midfielder | 42 |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | Midfielder | 45 |
| David Santos Daiber | Midfielder | Not listed |
| Serge Gnabry | Forward | 7 |
| Harry Kane | Forward | 9 |
| Luis Díaz | Forward | 14 |
| Michael Olise | Forward | 17 |
| Ismael Saibari | Forward | 34 |
Bayern Munich transfers 2026/27
Bayern Munich transfers for 2026/27 include new arrivals, permanent departures and loan moves. The table below focuses on verified first-team or first-team-related moves and avoids quoting transfer fees where the clubs have not officially disclosed them.
| Player | Direction | From / To | Type |
| Nathaniel Brown | In | Eintracht Frankfurt -> Bayern Munich | Permanent |
| Ismael Saibari | In | PSV Eindhoven -> Bayern Munich | Permanent |
| Bara Sapoko Ndiaye | In | Gambinos Stars Africa -> Bayern Munich | Permanent after loan |
| Leon Goretzka | Out | Bayern Munich -> Aston Villa | Free transfer |
| João Palhinha | Out | Bayern Munich -> Benfica | Permanent |
| Alexander Nübel | Out | Bayern Munich -> Beşiktaş | Permanent |
| Bryan Zaragoza | Out | Bayern Munich -> Espanyol | Loan |
| Arijon Ibrahimović | Out | Bayern Munich -> FC Augsburg | Loan |
| Armindo Sieb | Out | Bayern Munich -> Los Angeles FC | Permanent |
Bayern Munich manager and coaching staff
Bayern Munich is led by head coach Vincent Kompany, who took charge in July 2024. He is supported by a coaching and performance staff that includes Aaron Danks, René Marić and Floribert Ngalula.
| Name | Role |
| Vincent Kompany | Head coach |
| Aaron Danks | Assistant coach |
| René Marić | Assistant coach / Team Lead Coaching Development |
| Floribert Ngalula | Assistant coach |
| Daniel Fradley | Assistant coach |
| Michael Rechner | Goalkeeping coach |
| Walter Gfrerer | Head of performance |
Bayern Munich stadium
Bayern Munich plays its home matches at the Allianz Arena. Located at Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5 in Munich, the stadium has a total capacity of 75,024 for domestic matches. Bayern began playing there in 2005 after leaving the Munich Olympic Stadium, which had been the club’s home since 1972.
The Allianz Arena is operated through Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of FC Bayern München AG. For international matches, the standard seated capacity is lower, although a current UEFA pilot allows 75,024 spectators on Champions League matchdays.
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Who owns Bayern Munich?
Bayern Munich’s professional football operations are run by FC Bayern München AG. The members’ association, FC Bayern München e.V., remains the majority shareholder with 75% of the company. The remaining shares are divided equally between Adidas AG, Audi AG and Allianz SE.
| Shareholder | Ownership |
| FC Bayern München e.V. | 75% |
| Adidas AG | 8.33% |
| Audi AG | 8.33% |
| Allianz SE | 8.33% |
This ownership structure keeps the club association in majority control while allowing three long-standing commercial partners to hold minority stakes.
Bayern Munich history and trophies
Led by the club’s first president, Franz John, Bayern Munich was founded on 27 February 1900 at Café Gisela in Munich. The club won its first German championship in 1932 after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the final. Bayern later rose to prominence in Europe, winning the European Cup in 1974 and successfully defending the trophy in 1975 and 1976.
Bayern has since become Germany’s record champion. The club’s official honours include 35 German championships, 21 DFB-Pokal titles, 13 German Supercups and six European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles. The 2025/26 Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double was the 14th domestic double in club history.
| Competition | Titles | Latest / winning years |
| German Championship | 35 | Latest: 2025/26 |
| DFB-Pokal / German Cup | 21 | Latest: 2026 |
| German Supercup | 13 | Latest: 2026 |
| DFL-Ligapokal / League Cup | 6 | Latest: 2007 |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013, 2020 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 | 1996 |
| UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 | 1967 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 1976, 2001 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 2 | 2013, 2020 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2 | 2013, 2020 |
Latest Bayern Munich update
Bayern Munich’s next major test is the opening match of their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase against Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on 10 September 2026. The match comes after Bayern’s 0-0 Bundesliga draw at Schalke and starts a European schedule that also includes Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Lille, Manchester United and Real Betis among the eight league-phase opponents.
READ ALSO: UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Fixtures, Results & League Phase Guide
FAQs about Bayern Munich
Who owns Bayern Munich?
FC Bayern München e.V. owns 75% of FC Bayern München AG. Adidas AG, Audi AG and Allianz SE each own 8.33%.
How many Bundesliga titles has Bayern Munich won?
Bayern Munich has won 34 Bundesliga titles. The club has 35 German championships overall because its first national title came in 1932, before the Bundesliga was founded.
How many Champions League trophies does Bayern Munich have?
Bayern Munich has won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League six times: 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013 and 2020.
When was Bayern Munich founded?
Bayern Munich was founded on 27 February 1900 by 11 young men led by Franz John in Munich, Germany.
Where does Bayern Munich play?
Bayern Munich plays its home matches at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The stadium has a capacity of 75,024 for domestic matches.
Who is Bayern Munich’s manager?
Vincent Kompany is Bayern Munich’s head coach. He has been in charge since 1 July 2024.
READ ALSO: UEFA Champions League: Fixtures, Results, Table & Teams
Conclusion
FC Bayern Munich remains Germany’s record champion and entered the 2026/27 season as the defending Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal winner. With players such as Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, Joshua Kimmich and Luis Díaz, Vincent Kompany’s side is competing across Germany and Europe again this season.
Bayern Munich’s history, ownership and honours are stable, while fixtures, results, table position and line-ups change throughout the season. For the latest live scores, match events and football updates, download the SportPesa Score app.
