Matchdays 19 and 20 of this year’s Bundesliga season were selected to mark the annual ''Day of Remembrance in German football''. Borussia Dortmund marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp on 27 January 1945 by participating in various actions to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.

For several years now, the DFL foundation has supported both the ‘’Nie wieder!’’ (never again!) initiative as well as the ‘’Day of Remembrance in German football’’, which takes place every year on or around 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp. All clubs in both the 1. and 2. Bundesliga are requested to take part in acts of remembrance on match day.  

For a number of years, Borussia Dortmund has also played an active role in the fight against antisemitism and other forms of discrimination. Among other things, the club works together with various partners to organise workshops held at memorial sites. Those who have participated in these educational trips include fans as well as members of staff at both BVB and the club’s main sponsor EVONIK. Of paramount importance at these workshops are the stories of Jewish people from Dortmund who became victims of the holocaust. 

Borussia Dortmund supports an open and diverse society and takes a firm stance against anti-semitism and all forms of discrimination.

Never again! - Together we will not forget.