The Bundesliga, officially known as the Fußball-Bundesliga, is the premier professional football league in Germany, founded on August 24, 1963. It operates as the top tier of the German football league system, consisting of 18 teams. The league runs from August to May, with matches primarily played on weekends. The Bundesliga is renowned for its competitive nature and high attendance rates, consistently drawing large crowds to stadiums. Bayern Munich dominates the league with 32 titles, including a record eleven consecutive championships from 2013 to 2023. Other notable teams include Borussia Dortmund, Hamburger SV, and Werder Bremen. The Bundesliga also contributes to international competitions, with its clubs winning numerous UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League titles. The league is ranked fourth among European leagues by UEFA and is celebrated for its attacking football and passionate fan base.
| Organising body | Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) |
| Founded | 24 August 1963; 61 years ago |
| Country | Germany |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 18 (since 1992–93) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | 2. Bundesliga |
| Domestic cup(s) | DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup |
| International cup(s) | UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League |
| Current champions | Bayer Leverkusen (1st title, 2023–24) |
| Most championships | Bayern Munich (32 titles) |
| Most appearances | Charly Körbel (602) |
| Top goalscorer | Gerd Müller (365 goals) |
| Season | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer | Top Scorer Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 1st | 78 | Xabi Alonso | Jonas Hofmann | 16 |
| 2022–23 | 1st | 71 | Julian Nagelsmann | Robert Lewandowski | 25 |
| 2021–22 | 1st | 77 | Julian Nagelsmann | Robert Lewandowski | 35 |
| 2020–21 | 1st | 78 | Hansi Flick | Robert Lewandowski | 41 |
| 2019–20 | 1st | 82 | Hansi Flick | Robert Lewandowski | 34 |
| 2018–19 | 1st | 78 | Niko Kovač | Robert Lewandowski | 22 |
| 2017–18 | 1st | 84 | Jupp Heynckes | Robert Lewandowski | 29 |
| 2016–17 | 1st | 82 | Carlo Ancelotti | Robert Lewandowski | 30 |
| 2015–16 | 1st | 88 | Pep Guardiola | Robert Lewandowski | 30 |
| 2014–15 | 1st | 79 | Pep Guardiola | Robert Lewandowski | 17 |
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