VfL Bochum 1848 is a historic German football club from Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, competing in the 2. Bundesliga. The club plays at the revered Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Founded in 1848 as a gymnastics club, the football department dates to 1911, and the team wears blue and white. Bochum is a classic Bundesliga club, having spent over three decades in the top flight, known for its passionate working-class fanbase and a never-say-die attitude. The club has a reputation for developing talent and playing direct, intense football. After a successful period back in the Bundesliga, recent relegation has seen them rebuild in the second division. The atmosphere at the Ruhrstadion remains one of the best in Germany, unwavering in its support. VfL Bochum is the heart of its city, a club defined by tradition, passion, and a relentless fight to return to the top tier where its fans believe it belongs.