DFL rebrands as Bundesliga; changes squad cost rules; launches U21 league
March 4 – Germany’s league association and league organisation (DFL) are aligning with the ‘Bundesliga’ competition name from the start of the 2026-27 season. Gone will be the old, and often confusing, DFL moniker, to be replaced by Bundesliga e.V. and Bundesliga GmbH.
The name change – reinforces the ‘Bundesliga’ brand name, established in 1963 – was rubberstamped by Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs at a DFL Members Assembly held Tuesday.
The name change reinforces the ‘Bundesliga’ brand name,
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