Hannover 96 is a football club based in Hanover, Germany. It was founded in 1896. The club plays at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena (49,000 capacity).

Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896 , commonly referred to as Hannover 96 ( IPA: [haˈnoːfɐ ˌzɛksʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç] ), is a German professional sports club based in Hanover , the capital of Lower Saxony . Its senior men's football team competes in the 2. Bundesliga , the second tier of German football , after spending 30 seasons in the top-flight Bundesliga between 1964 and 2019. Founded on 12 April 1896, the multi-sport association has more than 22,000 members, making it the largest in Lower Saxony.


Club information
  • Full name: Hannover 96
  • League: 2. Bundesliga (Germany)
  • Division level: 2
  • Founded: 1896
  • City: Hanover
  • Manager: Christian Titz
  • League titles: 2
  • Avg. attendance: 42794
Current stadium
Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena
Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena

City: Hanover

Capacity: 49000

Built: 1954

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hannover 96 from?

Hannover 96 is based in Hanover, Germany.

What stadium does Hannover 96 play at?

Hannover 96 plays at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena. Its capacity is 49,000.

When was Hannover 96 founded?

Hannover 96 was founded in 1896.

How many league titles has Hannover 96 won?

Hannover 96 has won 2 domestic league titles.


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