30 years of Telekom Baskets Bonn: A legendary anniversary and Champions League victory!

30 years of Telekom Baskets Bonn: A legendary anniversary and Champions League victory!

Today, on March 20, 2025, a remarkable milestone in the history of basketball in Germany is annoyed. The Telekom Baskets Bonn Celebrate their 30th anniversary. The association, which was founded in 1995, not only established itself as an important part of German basketball in these three decades, but also achieved numerous successes. At the age of 29 in the first Bundesliga and 23 playoff participation, the importance of the Baskets in the national and international basketball scene is undisputed.

The winning of the Fiba Champions League in 2023, which marks the first title in club history, is particularly noteworthy. In an exciting final, the Bonners prevailed against Hapoel Jerusalem with 77:70. The outstanding playmaker TJ Shorts played a crucial role and was awarded the title of the MVP of the Final Four for his performance after achieving impressive 29 points in the final.

historical successes and milestones

Overall, the association recorded six vice championships and three Vice Cup winner titles. Their successes in Europe are also remarkable: Telekom Baskets have regularly represented Germany on the European parquet since 1997 and have won a total of 24 participation in various European Cup competitions. In the semi -finals of the Champions League, the Basket's hosts Malaga defeated 69:67 and laid the foundation for their historical triumph.

Telekom Dome, the home of the Baskets, was inaugurated in 2008 and is the only basketball arena in Germany that was built by a club on its own. This impressive arena symbolizes the cohesion of the Bonn community and attracts up to 6,000 fans to the home games. The construction of the Telekom Domes was actively supported by the fans, which illustrates the attachment of the supporters to their club.

an association with strong backing

As the only basketball Bundesliga club in North Rhine-Westphalia, Telekom Baskets Bonn form the heart of regional basketball and thus also promote local sports interest. Since 1997, fans have supported their club through nine special trains at historical away games to Berlin and thus created a lively tradition that shapes fan life in Bonn.

Another reason for the celebration is the long -term partnership with the main sponsor Deutsche Telekom, which has already been looking back for 30 years in 2025. For this special anniversary, flags and posters have been installed in Bonn, which honor both the club's anniversary and the partnership. In cooperation with Telekom and Magenta Sport, the documentary "Home and Herzblut" has also been published since February that illuminates the history and rise of Telekom Baskets.

Overall, the past 30 years show that Telekom Baskets Bonn are more than just a basketball club. They are an integral part of the Bonn identity and German basketball. Your achievements on the field and the strong support from the community give hope for a continued successful future.