Dortmund were eliminated in the second round of the DFB-Pokal and in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.

Dortmund were crowned league champions on 30 April 2011, two weeks before the final matches were played.

In March 2011, three suspected explosive devices were discovered and diffused or made safe near Borussia Dortmund's stadium, Signal Iduna Park.

[3] Up until March 31, the club have received 301,752 requests for tickets, in addition to their 50,000 season-ticket holders.

[3] Borussia Dortmund set a deadline of 10 April for applications for the game.