A gathering of greats! Bayern Munich celebrates its 125th anniversary
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Wednesday evening, Munich hosted a grand celebration to mark the 125th anniversary of the legendary Bayern Munich. The event, held at Nockherberg, brought together club icons from past and present, with photos and videos shared on Bayern’s official Instagram page.
Founded on February 27, 1900, Bayern has built its legacy on football’s grandest stages. Today, the club stands as the most successful in Germany and one of the greatest in Europe.
The exclusive party had 650 invited guests, with 597 in attendance. Among the club legends spotted at the event were Paul Breitner, Oliver Kahn, Michael Ballack, Giovane Élber, Philipp Lahm, Mark van Bommel, and many more.
Bayern’s current stars also graced the occasion, including Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Müller, and Jamal Musiala, along with head coach Vincent Kompany. Club executives Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß were also present.
The celebration lasted until dawn, featuring interviews with Bayern icons, anniversary speeches, live music performances, and video tributes to the club’s illustrious history.