Chemnitzer FC is a historic German football club from Chemnitz, Saxony, currently competing in the Regionalliga Nordost, the fourth tier. The club plays at the Stadion an der Gellertstraße and wears sky blue and white. Founded in 1966 as FC Karl-Marx-Stadt during the GDR era, the club has a rich history, winning the East German Cup in 1967 and 1990 and being a consistent force in the DDR-Oberliga. Following German reunification and the reversion to the name Chemnitzer FC, the club enjoyed a stint in the 2. Bundesliga and even briefly challenged for Bundesliga promotion in the mid-1990s. This period, with players like Dirk Schuster, is remembered as a modern peak. The 21st century has been challenging, with financial difficulties leading to relegations, but the club remains a giant in the region. The modern team is rebuilding with the goal of returning to the 3. Liga, backed by one of the most passionate fan bases in eastern Germany, known for its incredible vocal support. Chemnitzer FC is a club of immense tradition, fighting to reclaim its place in the professional football landscape.