Duel for the championship: Bundesliga Start clearly into the spring!

Duel for the championship: Bundesliga Start clearly into the spring!

The Bundesliga is faced with exciting changes. Christian Ebenbauer, board member of the league, said in an interview with the "crown" that the league starts the second half of the season full of anticipation. The focus is particularly on the upcoming duel at the top of the table. "We hope to exceed the 9000 mark with the spectators in spring that we reached before the 2008 home European Championship," said Ebenbauer. The return of well -known players such as Martin Hinteregger and Karim Onisiwo is seen as a positive development for the league because they inspire fans and younger players.

A central topic remains the media income. The German Football League (DFL) has successfully completed the negotiations on media rights. As bundesliga.com , the clubs of the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga are up to a total of 4.484 Billion euros for the seasons from 2025/26 to 2028/29, which corresponds to a significant increase of around two percent compared to the previous cycle. These income ensure a stable financial basis for the clubs and underline the unbroken popularity of German football.

TV rights: a new chapter

The discussion about the new TV contract, which will come into force from the 2026/27 season, will soon begin more intensely. Ebenbauer announces that the tender will probably start in March. "We want to decide what the future design will look like at the club conference in June," said the 48-year-old. A focus is on maximizing the income in order to meet the wishes of the fans. While Sky kept the live rights for the individual games on Friday and Saturday, DAZN will send the Saturday conference and all games on Sunday. Free TV channels such as ARD and ZDF also remain present with package award in this media landscape.

The goal for the league is clear: to offer a strong, sustainable and attractive product, both for spectators and for media partners. Trust in the leagues and the close cooperation between DFL and clubs are essential factors for long -term success. Ebenbauer also commented on the new situation without away fans in the Viennese derbies, but emphasized that quick solutions are necessary to guarantee the support of the loyal supporters on both sides.