Bundesliga

The comprehensive social commitment of the DFL Foundation (DFL Stiftung) continues to receive international recognition. In 2015, the DFL Foundation received the “Humanitarian in Sport Award” in London for its contribution to the integration of young refugees. In 2017 it was nominated for the “Peace and Sport Award” as Foundation …

Record German Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich has announced a new partnership with Zumtobel Group becoming the official lighting partner of FC Bayern. The cooperation will initially last for three years, running until the end of the 2020/21 season. Thanks to Zumtobel Group’s comprehensive lighting expertise, the Allianz Arena will …

Borussia Mönchengladbach have inaugurated their first overseas office on Tuesday. Martin Thiess will be the CEO of the Shanghai-based office, which has started its operations as “Borussia Mönchengladbach (Shanghai) Sport Development Co. Ltd.” in China. Borussia’s Vice-President Rainer Bonhof, CEO Stephan Schippers, Sports Director Max Eberl and Head of International …

Bundesliga International, subsidiary of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, commemorated the launch of their new office in New York with an official event on October 16/17. Located at 200 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, the “Regional Head Office Americas” inauguration was welcomed by international guests, representatives of the Bundesliga Clubs …

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is taking the next step forward in its corporate story and acquiring shareholdings in start-ups and SMEs. Since 2006, the DFL has been working to cover the entire media value chain of German professional football – from the production of the base signal for media …

On Wednesday, October 10, German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart entered into a formal partnership with Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F. The strategic partnership between R&F and VfB, initially set for five years, covers virtually all areas of activity and business in professional football. The partnership was officially launched with …

The official “Player of the Month” award is being introduced to the Bundesliga for the first time. The new award has been created by DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga in cooperation with the Bundesliga’s official licence partner, EA SPORTS FIFA 19. It will be awarded in a two-stage selection process that …

Current German Bundesliga league leaders Borussia Dortmund and English teenager Jadon Sancho have penned a new contract which will keep the player at the club until June 30, 2022. The 18 year old winger, one of the most exciting young talents in his native England, has been a BVB player …

Germany has won its bid to host UEFA EURO 2024. The UEFA Executive Committee announced this decision in Nyon, Switzerland, on Thursday afternoon. The German delegation, which included DFB President Reinhard Grindel, DFL President Dr Reinhard Rauball, national coach Joachim Löw and EURO-Ambassador Philipp Lahm, had previously made a convincing …

TAG Heuer will remain an official partner and the official timekeeper of Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and the Swiss watch brand have decided to extend the partnership that has been in place since the 2015/16 season. Christian Seifert, CEO of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, …