Rot-Weiss Essen is a German football club based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1907, the club has a rich history and has experienced various successes in German football, including winning the DFB-Pokal in 1959. They play their home matches at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße, which has a capacity of around 19,000 spectators. The team is known for its passionate fan base and has a strong local identity. Over the years, Rot-Weiss Essen has fluctuated between different tiers of German football, currently competing in the Regionalliga West, the fourth tier of the German football league system.