Who has more fans, Dortmund or Bayern?

Germany’s Biggest Football Fan Bases

When it comes to sheer supporter power in German football, Bayern Munich clearly leads the pack. The Bavarian giants boast the largest club membership in the country, commanding a massive global and domestic following that regularly tops international club membership charts.

However, their fierce Ruhr Valley rivals, Borussia Dortmund, hold their own distinguished place near the very top of world football. BVB proudly sits as the second-largest club in Germany by membership, crossing an impressive milestone with roughly 230,000 members by the summer of 2025.

While Bayern claims the top spot globally—competing with international powerhouses like Benfica and historic South American giants River Plate and Boca Juniors—Dortmund’s passionate "Yellow Wall" culture ensures they remain one of the most widely supported and fiercely loyal clubs on the planet.