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This Ain't Your Grandpa's KSC

Welcome to the thriving world of Karlsruher SC, a powerhouse football club stomping grounds in Karlsruhe and North Baden. We've got all the scoop you need right here. Don't forget to stay updated, as the latest news can be found in our KSC section on our website.

KSC: The Heart of the City

The KSC was pieced together in 1952 from the merger of two struggling clubs, Karlsruher FC Phoenix and VfB Mülhburg. Known as Karlsruher Sport-Club Mülhburg-Phoenix e.V., they can often be recognized by their iconic blue and white jerseys – the proud colors of the KSC. Our beloved club boasts an impressive member count of approximately 11,000, supporting its title as one of the most significant sports clubs in Germany.

The Wildpark Stadium has served as the KSC's home since 1955, providing much-needed limelight for these footballing legends. The stadium is currently undergoing renovation, with completion slated for June 2023. For more juicy details on the central hub of Karlsruher SC, check out our dedicated renovation article!

Wildpark Stadium: A Stadium of Legends

Address: Adenauerring 17, 76131 Karlsruhe
Phone: 0721 964350
Seating capacity (planned): 34,000 seats

Roots of Karlsruher SC

In 1952, the combined struggles of KFC Phoenix and VfB Mülhburg led to the formation of the current KSC. The financial woes of KFC Phoenix made stadium renovation and club upkeep unachievable, while VfB Mülhburg longed for a new stadium environment. Uniting forces, they established the Wildpark Stadium in the Hardtwald, becoming what we now recognize as the KSC.

Football, Boxing & Athletics: The Departments of KSC

The KSC encompasses:

Men's and women's football teams
Athletics department
Boxing department
Leisure sports department with fitness and darts sections

The junior team spans from U-10 to U-19 age groups, with the U-19 team playing in the highest league. The U-18 team has made it to the U-18 Bundesliga. The women's department has flourished under the KSC since the takeover of DFC Eggenstein.

Match Schedule and Sporting Development of KSC: 1st and 2nd Bundesliga

The KSC has enjoyed both fiscal and footballing successes since its formation. In the first season of the Oberliga Süd 1952/1953, the team finished fourth. They soared to victory in 1955/1956, becoming champions.

In 1963, the KSC entered the 1st Bundesliga, finishing 13th in its inaugural season. The club remained in the Bundesliga until 1968, before being demoted to the 2nd Bundesliga. The KSC played in the 2nd league (with some exceptions) until 1987, when they finally regained a spot in the 1st Bundesliga. They remained there, with brief departures, until 2003 and their latest return to the 2nd Bundesliga.

KSC website

For the most up-to-date match schedule, jump on over to our KSC match schedule section!

The Current Squad of KSC: A Youthful, Talented Team

The KSC roster comprises 31 players with an average age of 24.9 years. Delve into the nitty-gritty details about each player for the 22/23 season over on the KSC website!

Getting to the Wildparkstadion: Easy as Pie

By Car:

It takes roughly 10 minutes to get to the stadium from the highway. Motorists should follow the stadium signs and heed ongoing construction updates due to renovations.

Public Transportation:

Your match ticket doubles as a public transport ticket within the KVV network on game days! Exit at Marktplatz, Kronenplatz, or Durlacher Tor; from there, it's about a 20-25 minute stroll through the palace garden to the stadium, or hop on the shuttle bus from Durlacher Tor. Keep in mind that Adenauerring will be closed 90 minutes prior to the game, between Theodor-Heuss-Allee and Birkenparkplatz.

Note: Update on stadium renovation status can be found here.

Coaches of Karlsruher SC: The Masterminds Behind the Scenes

Some of the top coaches – past and present – leading the charge for Karlsruher SC:

2005-2009: Edmund Becker
2009-2009: Markus Kauczinski
2009-2010: Markus Schupp
2010-2010: Markus Kauczinski
2010-2011: Uwe Rapolder
2011-2011: Rainer Scharinger
2011-2011: Markus Kauczinski
2011-2012: Jorn Andersen
2012-2016: Markus Kauczinski
2016-2016: Tomas Oral
2016-2016: Lukasz Kwasniok
2016-2017: Mirko Slomka
2017-2017: Marc-Patrick Meister
2017-2017: Christian Eichner
2017-2020: Alois Schwartz
2020-Present: Christian Eichner

Tickets and Cards for KSC Games

Grab your tickets for the exciting KSC matches at our KSC ticket shop on the KSC website!

Karlsruher SC Football Matches:Keep up with the thrilling football action at Karlsruher SC. Check out the KSC match schedule for upcoming games as you cheer on the talented team with an average age of just 24.9 years.

KSC Legends on the Pitch:From Edmund Becker to Christian Eichner, follow the journey of the mastermind coaches who've led the KSC on the pitch since its reunification in 1952.

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