Hamburger SV, also known as HSV, is a German soccer club based in Hamburg. Established in 1887, it is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in German football history. The club has a rich history, having won the German championship six times and the DFB-Pokal three times. HSV has also had success on the European stage, winning the European Cup in 1983. The club's home venue is the Volksparkstadion, which has a capacity of over 57,000 spectators. HSV is known for its passionate fan base and has a nickname, "Die Rothosen" (The Red Shorts), which refers to the team's traditional red and white striped kit. An interesting fact is that HSV has never been relegated from the top tier of German football since the Bundesliga's inception in 1963.