Energie Cottbus enthusiastic: with tradition logo into the anniversary year!

Energie Cottbus enthusiastic: with tradition logo into the anniversary year!

Cottbus, Deutschland - It is a very special moment for FC Energie Cottbus, because preparations for the new season begin next Sunday, June 20, 2025. The association can look forward to an extraordinary anniversary: ​​on January 31, 2026, Energie Cottbus turns 60. Then there is not only festive celebrations, but also a return to the traditional club logo from 1966. The motto "Back to the real coat of arms" is intended to strengthen the connection to the history of the club.

The decision to use the tradition logo is particularly well received in the current season. The club wants to perform in its original form for a year, without any compromises or modernizations. Liga3-online already draws a positive balance and emphasizes the importance of this step for the identity of the club.

A look at the history of the club

FC Energie Cottbus, originally founded in 1963 as SC Cottbus, has written a remarkable story since its renaming to BSG Energie Cottbus. Since the renaming to FC Energie Cottbus in 1990, things have always been going up and down. The ascents to the Bundesliga and participation in DFB Cup final were conceivable highlights. Even if you relegate to the 3rd league in 2014, the team is again at the road to success and in the current season it is 4th place in the table of the 3rd league. wikipedia impressively documented the exciting journey of the association.

Currently there is numerous events in the LEAG Energie Stadium, which offers a capacity of 22,528 places. The fan base is faithful and passionate, which is also evident in various social initiatives that the club has launched. These include campaigns against right -wing extremism and fair sport.

The current challenges and fans

After a rather bumpy start of the season with two defeats from the first three games, the team around coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz caught up well. The first round ended with impressive 37 points and the second table position in the 3rd division. The fans now hope for a successful second half of the season and that the dream of relegation not only remains a dream.

The fan community is known for its passion and has often drawn attention to itself through remarkable deeds in the past, as with the Fair Play Prize in 2012. Despite the rivalries with teams such as BFC Dynamo and Hansa Rostock, the community is always solidarity.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary, FC Energie will not only bloom in the league, but also in the DFB Cup 2025/26 and maybe even celebrate new successes. In the middle of the changes and challenges, return to the tradition logo will remain an essential part of the identity of the association.

For all fans and supporters, it is now time to look forward to the developments and to actively support the team. So the season will certainly be an exciting for FC Energie Cottbus!