SportsInnovation 2024 kicked off yesterday on Wednesday, March 20 at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf. The opening speech at the trade fair for future technologies was given by DFL CEO Steffen Merkel. Among other things, he spoke about the huge potential of artificial intelligence in sport. With a view to …
Read More »Exact schedule for final Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 Matchdays released!
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has released the exact schedule for the remaining matches of the 2023-24 season for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. In the Bundesliga, Matchday 31 will include two direct clashes between teams from the top third of the table. RB Leipzig will host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, …
Read More »Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 achieve record revenue, pay more taxes & duties than ever before!
German professional football has emerged from the COVID crisis with record figures. In the 2022-23 season, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 exceeded the five-billion-euro mark in revenue for the first time ever. The total revenue of €5.24 billion is 9% higher than the previous record from the 2018-19 season (€4.8 …
Read More »All Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 clubs submit their licensing documents on time!
All 36 clubs of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have submitted their documentation for the licensing process in the coming 2024-25 season to the DFL on time. The deadline for the submission of documents was 3:30pm. this Friday. For applicants from 3.Liga, who are seeking a Bundesliga 2 license, the …
Read More »Germany’s DFL & Bundesliga clubs take a stand against discrimination & to support social cohesion!
German professional football is making a clear statement for diversity, respect and social cohesion on and around Matchday 26 of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 season (March 15-17). The joint message from the professional clubs of both leagues, as well as from the DFL and DFL Foundation is TOGETHER! STOP …
Read More »The detailed programme for SportsInnovation 2024 is unveiled!
SportsInnovation 2024 will take place on 20-21 March, with the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf the venue once again. The Innovation Games, in which the latest technologies and visions for the future are demonstrated live, will once again be at the heart of the event. Three of them will be played …
Read More »Germany’s DFL extends domestic licencing partnership with Mondelez International!
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and Mondelēz International have agreed to an extension of their cooperation, ensuring that one of the world’s most-recognisable snacking companies remains in partnership with the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. The new deal was coordinated by Bundesliga International, full subsidiary of the DFL. Throughout Germany, Mondelēz …
Read More »Latest schedule for Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 matches released!
Today, the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga announced the set fixture dates and times for Matchdays 27-30 of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 2023-24 season. Matches now confirmed include the “Klassiker” between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 27, which will take place on Saturday, March 30, at 6:30pm …
Read More »DFL Executive Committee will not continue partner process!
At its extraordinary meeting in Frankfurt today, the Executive Committee of the DFL e.V. unanimously resolved not to continue the process of entering into a strategic marketing partnership. Hans-Joachim Watzke, speaker of the DFL e.V. Executive Committee, made the following statement: “In light of recent developments, it appears that continuing …
Read More »A lot of opportunities for DFL clubs, no disadvantages for fans!
The DFL comments on the discussions concerning a strategic marketing partnership at league level and invites fans to continue dialogue. Part of what makes the fan culture in German football stadiums special is that fans can express their views on banners and in chants. It is with great respect and …
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