East German football league system
| Country | East Germany | 
|---|---|
| Sport | Association football | 
| Promotion and relegation | Yes | 
| National system | |
| Federation | East German Football Association | 
| Confederation | UEFA | 
| Top division | DDR-Oberliga | 
| Second division | DDR-Liga | 
| Cup competition | FDGB-Pokal | 
| Association football in East Germany | |
The football league system of the German Democratic Republic (GDR, German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik or DDR) existed from 1949 until shortly after German reunification in 1991.