DSC Arminia Bielefeld established a department for women's and girls' football in 1975.

[1] In 1990, they ascended to the third-tier Verbandsliga Westfalen,[1] only to face relegation once more, but they made a return in 2003.

During the 2014–15 season, the club signed two Polish players Kamila Kmiecik and Symela Ciesielska, who played pivotal roles in securing the division championship and earning promotion to the Regionalliga West.

[3] In the 2015–16 Regionalliga West season, Bielefeld finished at the top of the league, achieving promotion to the 2.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.