Effect®: Official Name of German Football League

Effect®: Official Name of German Football League

Energy kick for the German Football League (GFL): In 2026, effect®, the German energy drink pioneer of the brand incubator MBG, will take on the role of GFL name sponsor. From the 47th to the 49th season, the German Bundesliga in American Football carries the programmatic name effect® ENERGY GFL. In addition to the three-year … Read more

DFL Stadium Security: New Measures Approved

DFL Stadium Security: New Measures Approved

“`html German Football Faces Security Showdown: DFL and Interior Ministers Clash over Stadium Safety A brewing conflict between germany’s top football league and its interior ministers highlights the ongoing debate surrounding stadium security, fan behavior, and the future of the matchday experience. The German Football League (DFL) is doubling down on its commitment to enhancing … Read more

Watzke Re-elected: DFL Presidium Spokesman Confirmed

Watzke Re-elected: DFL Presidium Spokesman Confirmed

Borussia Dortmund’s managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke remains spokesman for the Presidium of German Football League (DFL). The 66-year-old was unanimously confirmed by the representatives of the 36 professional clubs from the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga at the DFL general assembly without opposing candidates. According to the statutes, he is still chairman of the DFL GmbH … Read more

50+1 Rule: DFL & Bundesliga Changes Needed

50+1 Rule: DFL & Bundesliga Changes Needed

German Football’s 50+1 Rule Under scrutiny: What It Means for the Bundesliga Table of Contents German Football’s 50+1 Rule Under scrutiny: What It Means for the Bundesliga Open Access: A Key Point of Contention Hannover 96 and the media Rights Vote What’s Next for the Bundesliga? German Soccer’s Ownership Model Under Scrutiny: Is the 50+1 … Read more