History ofLegia

Discover the history of Legia Warszawa, its heroes and its stadium. Browse archive photographs and see just how fascinating the past of the Central Military Sports Club really is.

The history of the Club spans more than 100 years of tradition, emotion, passion and struggle. The present image of the Club, the stadium, the team and Legia’s standing on both the Polish and the international stage was shaped by a series of political, cultural and social changes in which the 20th century was exceptionally rich. One would search in vain through world history for a period equally dramatic and intense — a period that brought humanity both great suffering and great joy. Legia Warszawa is a Club marked by all of these events. In what way? We invite you to read on!