Loyal, creative, colourful and travel-hungry, the Eintracht Frankfurt fan scene is widely regarded as one of the most vocal and imaginative in Germany. Eintracht’s eventful past means supporters have been subjected to the odd emotional rollercoaster ride, but they have always stuck by the Eagles through thick and thin, remaining loyal at all times across Europe and beyond. For them, Eintracht mirrors life: “Full of passion, joy, frustration, sadness, total craziness, unpredictability and magic.”
Fan Clubs / Eintracht Frankfurt Fan Club Association e.V.
The first Eintracht Frankfurt fan clubs (EFCs) were formed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We currently have over 1,100 official EFCs with around 80,000 members (as of March 2023), all of whom are represented by the Eintracht Frankfurt Fanclubverband e.V. (formerly the Fansprechergremium).
Ultras
Founded in 1997, the Frankfurt Ultras, or UF97 for short, are one of the largest, most creative and oldest groups in Germany and are primarily responsible for the vociferous, unique atmosphere at Eintracht Frankfurt matches. The Ultras not only play a special role in terms of ambience but also set the stage for the players on the pitch through their elaborate tifos.
Eintracht’s Ultras not only have the best interests of the club at heart but also show their commitment to social and charitable causes in Frankfurt through their annual fundraising campaign “Wir tragen den Adler im Herzen” (“We carry the eagle in our hearts”)
Fan Department / Membership
On 11 December 2000, dedicated Eagles members established Eintracht Frankfurt’s 13th department: the fan and support department (or fan department for short). Its founding members have all been actively involved in the fan scene for many years, while some are the chairmen of Eintracht fan clubs. It is Eintracht Frankfurt’s largest department with over 120,000 members (as of September 2022) and focuses on serving the needs of supporters and the club as a whole. In addition to away-day trips and healthy activities such as walking football and the fan department’s indoor kickabout, issues such as inclusion, diversity and community spirit also play a major role in shaping the fan department’s membership services.
- The Junior Eagles and Adler Classics are both affiliated with the fan department.
- The Junior Eagles is a special club for all young Eintracht fans aged between 0 and 12, giving them the chance to take part in a variety of fun Eintracht Frankfurt activities and events with kids of similar ages.
- At the other end of the age spectrum are the Adler Classics. Members over the age of 60 are offered a variety of events and other opportunities to enjoy Eintracht to the full with like-minded supporters.
- Fan department
- Junior Eagles
- Adler Classics
- Membership
Frankfurt Fan Project
The Frankfurt Fan Project is committed to tolerance, non-violence and creativity, and helps maintain Frankfurt’s vibrant fan culture. Its staff actively engage in dialogue with supporters and advocate for their needs, while maintaining constant contact with Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG, the club, the police, the relevant city and state authorities as well as other fan projects and youth institutions. Its close network helps you get in touch with the right person, whatever the issue. The Fan Project is located in the Fanhaus Louisa, whose doors are open to all supporters. Its staff also offer fans confidential advice on personal problems.
Nordwestkurve e.V.
The Nordwestkurve Frankfurt e.V. (“North West End Frankfurt”) is a fan organisation whose goal is to offer all interested Eintracht fans the opportunity to exchange ideas and actively shape the club’s fan scene. This is where Eintracht fans from all regions can meet, get to know each other and talk to one another in order to bring Eintracht Frankfurt’s active fan scene closer together. The Nordwestkurve council, which is made up of 11 people and elected annually by its members, represents the club externally.
By the Fans, for the Fans
In terms of media, our fan scene is further enriched by the editors of the fanzine Fan Geht Vor (“Fans First”), the producers of the radio show Radio Fanomania and the makers of the Eintracht Frankfurt Podcast. Meanwhile, the commitment of unofficial Eintracht archivist Frank Gotta, not to mention a pair of over-enthusiastic shirt collectors from frankfurt-trikots.de and eintrachttrikots.de – who have accumulated over 500 jerseys combined – contribute to the preservation of Eintracht’s history.
The Bembelbar provides a common post-match meeting place for Eintracht supporters to celebrate wins, lament defeats and chat with one another. It is particularly popular after away games, giving Eagles supporters the opportunity to raise a glass of local “Apfelwein” following victories – even if they haven’t been to the match themselves.
The “Waldtribüne”, a vibrant entertainment programme featuring interviews and key information about the matchday, was created with fair play in mind. A meeting point for home and away fans alike, it is held at every home game, 45 minutes after the stadium opens, in front of the main stand opposite the Eintracht Museum.