About FC BATE Borisov

FC BATE Borisov is one of the most successful and well-known football clubs in Belarus, based in the city of Barysaw. Founded in 1973, the club currently competes in the Belarusian Premier League and plays its home matches at the Borisov Arena, opened in 2014. BATE is widely recognized for its distinctive yellow-and-blue colors and strong domestic presence.

Domestically, BATE Borisov has been the dominant force in Belarusian football, winning a record 15 league titles, including an extraordinary run of 13 consecutive championships between 2006 and 2018. In addition to their league success, the club has also won multiple Belarusian Cups and Super Cups, cementing its status as the country’s most decorated team.

On the international stage, BATE has achieved notable success for a Belarusian club. It is the only team from Belarus to have reached the group stage of the UEFA Champions League on multiple occasions and has also appeared several times in the UEFA Europa League group stage. These achievements have made BATE Borisov a regular representative of Belarus in European competitions and a key contributor to the country’s football reputation abroad.