An axial rolling bearing unit with rolling elements which are arranged between two annular axial bearing washers and which are guided by means of a bearing cage formed from a sheet metal material, said bearing cage having an inner and outer radial edge rim extending in the axial direction in order to radially guide the rolling elements, wherein at least one of the edge rims is provided with an end-side bend in the opposite direction so as have a double-rim design, wherein a distal end section thereof is designed as a form-fitting holding means of the bearing cage for the at least one axial bearing washer.