Bundesliga
| Organising body | Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 24 August 1963 |
| Country | Germany |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of clubs | 18 (since 1992–93) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | 2. Bundesliga |
| Domestic cup(s) | |
| International cup(s) | |
| Current champions | Bayern Munich (33rd title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Bayern Munich (33 titles) |
| Most appearances | Charly Körbel (602) |
| Top goalscorer | Gerd Müller (365) |
| Broadcaster(s) | List of broadcasters |
| Website | bundesliga.com |
| Current: 2025–26 Bundesliga | |
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The Bundesliga (German: [ˈbʊndəsˌliːɡa] ⓘ; lit. 'Federal League'), sometimes referred to as the Fußball-Bundesliga ([ˌfuːsbal-]) or 1. Bundesliga ([ˌeːɐ̯stə-]), 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.
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 – a record for a Big Five league. Other past champions include Borussia Dortmund, Hamburger SV, Werder Bremen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and VfB Stuttgart.
The Bundesliga is one of the top national leagues in Europe. For the 2024–25 season, it ranks fourth in UEFA’s league coefficient based on performances in European competitions over the past five seasons. The Bundesliga led the UEFA ranking from 1976 to 1984 and in 1990, and has produced the continent’s top-rated club seven times. Bundesliga clubs have won eight UEFA Champions League, seven UEFA Europa League, four European Cup Winners' Cup, two UEFA Super Cup, two FIFA Club World Cup, and three Intercontinental Cup titles. Its players have received nine Ballon d'Or awards, two The Best FIFA Men's Player awards, five European Golden Shoe, and three UEFA Men's Player of the Year awards, including UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. The Bundesliga is the second-highest league by average attendance as of 2024–25, with 38,656 spectators per game, behind only the English Premier League.
Bayern Munich are the current champions, securing the 2024–25 Bundesliga title with two games to spare.