The 59th German football championship was the culmination of the football season in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1962-63. Borussia Dortmund were crowned champions for the third time after a group stage and a final having previously won the championship in 1956 and 1957.On the strength of this title the club participated in the 1963-64 European Cup where Borussia lost to F.C. Internazionale Milano in the semi-finals.Runners-up 1.