Germany's Top Soccer League: The Bundesliga

The highest division of professional football in Germany is the Bundesliga (officially Fußball-Bundesliga).

• Founded: 1963
• Teams: 18
• Season: August–May (34 matchdays)
• Relegation: Bottom 2 automatic; 16th plays 2. Bundesliga 3rd-place playoff.
• European slots: Top 4 → Champions League; 5th → Europa League; 6th → Europa Conference League (varies by UEFA coeff.).
• Record champions: Bayern Munich (32 titles as of 2023–24).
• Current champions (2023–24): Bayer Leverkusen (first title, unbeaten season).

The Bundesliga is renowned for high average attendance (~43,000), fan-friendly ticketing (50+1 ownership rule), and attacking football.