VfB

VfB is an acronym used by several German sports clubs, typically standing for Verein für Bewegungsspiele. The initials are most commonly associated with football clubs, though the name is used by organizations in other sports as well. Each VfB is an independent club, often with a long local history.

The best-known club using the initials is VfB Stuttgart, based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It was founded in 1893 and is organized as a registered association (e.V.). VfB Stuttgart is a traditional football club that has competed in Germany’s top leagues for many decades. The club plays its home matches at the Mercedes-Benz Arena and is recognized for its red and white colors. Beyond football, VfB Stuttgart operates as a multi-sport club with activities and teams in other sports under the same umbrella.

Other German clubs that use the VfB initials include VfB Lübeck, based in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, and VfB Oldenburg, based in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony. These clubs are smaller and compete outside Germany’s top divisions, often in regional or national leagues. The VfB designation, as an acronym, signals a common historical naming convention—Verein für Bewegungsspiele or likewise—and is not restricted to a single club.

In addition to football, many VfB clubs maintain broad sports programs and youth development, contributing to local athletics beyond their senior teams. The use of VfB as a club prefix is a recognized feature of German sports nomenclature, reflecting historical emphasis on movement and sport within community clubs.