RB Leipzig, officially known as RasenBallsport Leipzig, is a German professional football club based in Leipzig, Saxony. Founded on 19 May 2009, the club was established with the objective of bringing top-division football to Leipzig and the surrounding region. It began its competitive journey in the fifth tier of German football and achieved promotion to the Bundesliga in 2016, following successive promotions through the German league system. The men's first team competes in the Bundesliga and plays its home matches at the Red Bull Arena, which has a capacity of approximately 42,558 spectators. RB Leipzig has won the DFB-Pokal twice, in 2022 and 2023, and the German Supercup in 2023. The club also reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2020 and the UEFA Europa League semi-finals in 2022. Its sporting structure includes professional men's football, women's football and an extensive youth development programme. The club's academy provides training and development opportunities for young players across age groups from U8 to U19, with dedicated coaching and performance facilities at its training centre. The women's teams are also part of the professional football company, while younger youth teams are organised through the registered association. RB Leipzig places significant emphasis on identifying and developing emerging football talent through coaching, scouting, performance analysis and structured player pathways. Its wider operations include commercial partnerships, sponsorship, ticketing, merchandising, stadium activities and community engagement. The club also undertakes social responsibility and sustainability initiatives through its relations and sustainability department. Its official headquarters are located at Arenablick 1, 04177 Leipzig, Germany. The organisation operates through RasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH, while RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V. maintains the registered association structure. Through professional football, youth development, women's football and community activities, RB Leipzig has established itself as a major sporting organisation in German football.