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The Bundesliga (; ), sometimes referred to as the Fußball-Bundesliga () or 1. Bundesliga (), is a professional association football league in Germany and the highest level of the German football league system. The Bundesliga comprises 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga. Seasons run from August to May. Games are played on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with a focus on Saturdays. All Bundesliga clubs take part in the DFB-Pokal cup competition. The winner of the Bundesliga qualifies for the DFL-Supercup.

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The Bundesliga is Germany's top professional football league, featuring 18 teams that compete from August to May in a system where the best teams stay in the league while lower-performing teams are replaced by promoted clubs from the second division. It matters as the highest level of German football and a major source of sporting achievement, with its champion earning qualification for the prestigious DFL-Supercup.

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Football league.name: Bundesliga
Football league.logo: Bundesliga logo (2017).svg
Football league.pixels: 180px
Football league.organiser: Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL)
Football league.country: Germany
Football league.confed: UEFA
Football league.teams: 18 (since 1992–93)
Football league.relegation: 2. Bundesliga
Football league.level: 1
Football league.champions: Bayern Munich (33rd title)
Football league.season: 2024–25
Football league.most successful club: Bayern Munich (33 titles)

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Contents

Structure
History
Origins
Foundation
Reunification
21st century
Competition format
Changes in league structure
Qualification for European competitions
Clubs
Members for 2025–26
Seasons in Bundesliga
Business model
Financial regulations
Attendances
Media coverage
Domestic
Global
Champions
List of champions
Performance by club
Honours
Logo history
Influence and criticism
Records
Appearances
Top scorers
Notes
See also
References
External links

The Bundesliga was founded in 1962 in Dortmund and the first season started in 1963–64. The structure and organisation of the Bundesliga, along with Germany's other football leagues, have undergone frequent changes. The Bundesliga was founded by the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (English: German Football Association), but is now operated by the Deutsche Fußball Liga (English: German Football League). Fifty-eight clubs have competed in the Bundesliga since its founding. Bayern Munich has won 33 of 62 titles (with 60 appearances), including eleven consecutive seasons between 2013 and 2023. Other past champions include Borussia Dortmund, Hamburger SV, Werder Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and VfB Stuttgart.