About Hannover 96

Hannover 96 is a German professional football club based in Hanover, Lower Saxony, founded in 1896. The club, often called “Die Roten” (The Reds), is one of the larger sports associations in the region and plays its home matches at the Heinz von Heiden Arena. Over its history, Hannover 96 has spent many seasons in the top tier of German football, particularly during the Bundesliga era after 1963.

The club achieved its greatest successes in the early and mid-20th century, winning the German national championship twice, in 1938 and 1954. Although it was not consistently dominant in later decades, Hannover remained a competitive side and also won the DFB-Pokal in 1992, notably as a lower-division team. These achievements helped secure its place as a respected club in German football history.

In modern times, Hannover 96 has experienced fluctuations between the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga, including relegation from the top division in 2019. Despite these challenges, the club continues to aim for promotion and stability at a higher level. With a strong fan base and long tradition, Hannover 96 remains an important part of German football culture.