German 2. Bundesliga facts for kids
| Founded | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Most championships | 1. FC Nuremberg (4 titles) |
| Website | www.bundesliga.de/en/liga2 |
The German 2. Bundesliga is a professional football league in Germany. It is the second-highest division in German football. Teams play in this league hoping to move up to the top league, the 1. Bundesliga.
What is the 2. Bundesliga?
The 2. Bundesliga is a very important football league in Germany. It is like the second step on a ladder for football clubs. If a team does well here, they can move up to the 1. Bundesliga. That is the highest and most famous football league in Germany.
This league was started in 1974. It helps decide which teams are strong enough to play against the very best in Germany. There are 18 teams that compete in the 2. Bundesliga each season.
How Teams Move Up and Down
Football leagues often have a system where teams can move between divisions. This is called promotion and relegation.
- Promotion: The teams that finish at the top of the 2. Bundesliga get a chance to move up. They can join the 1. Bundesliga for the next season. This is a big goal for all the clubs.
- Relegation: Teams that finish at the bottom of the 2. Bundesliga might move down. They go to a lower league, like the 3. Liga. This system keeps the competition exciting every year.
Teams in the League
Many famous German football clubs have played in the 2. Bundesliga. Some teams spend a few years here before moving up. Others might stay longer, trying to earn their spot in the top league.
Here are some of the clubs that played in the 2016–17 season:
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