For many years, football in Germany was played at an amateur level across multiple sub-regional leagues. However, everything changed on August 28, 1962, when the professional Bundesliga was founded, with its first season starting in 1963.
In 2026, the Bundesliga table consists of 18 teams. Bayern Munich is, as you may already know, the most successful club with 33 titles. Other successful clubs include Borussia Dortmund (5 titles), Borussia Mönchengladbach (5 titles), and Werder Bremen (4 titles).
This year, the title race looks similar to previous seasons, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund fighting for first place in the Bundesliga standings. Harry Kane is, undoubtedly, the player of the season 25/26 with over 30 goals. We should also praise Michael Olise, who has recorded over 20 assists, and Luis Diaz, who has contributed with over 10 assists and 15 goals. It seems that manager Vincent Kompany has found the right formula to make that attacking trio unbeatable.
The top six teams will qualify for European competitions. The first four go directly to the UEFA Champions League, the fifth team qualifies for the Europa League, while the sixth team enters the Conference League play-off round. Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen are fighting for the final Champions League spot (4th place), and the race will likely be unpredictable until the last round.
At the bottom of the table, the last two teams will be relegated to 2. Bundesliga, while the 16th-placed team will enter a relegation play-off. Heidenheim, after a series of poor results during the season, will almost certainly be relegated.
At LiveScore, visitors can follow the Bundesliga results of nine different games each week. Before each match, we publish essential information to help you predict the outcomes. For example, you can see team stats, player stats, line-ups, and head-to-head records between the two teams.
In addition to real-time Bundesliga scores, our team also provides a live commentary section during the match. This can be valuable for people who do not have the opportunity to watch the game, as we highlight the most essential on-pitch events.
After any match, you can also watch highlights of all the games. We usually publish recordings of key moments, including shots on goal, important referee decisions, and other interesting plays.
Frequently asked questions about the Bundesliga
How many games are played in the Bundesliga?
Each week, nine matches are played between the 18 teams. Each team plays every other club twice (home and away), meaning a full season features 306 matches in total.
How many teams get relegated from the Bundesliga?
The bottom two teams in the Bundesliga table are automatically relegated to 2. Bundesliga. The 16th-placed team enters a two-legged play-off against the third-placed team from 2. Bundesliga to determine who plays in the top flight the following season.
How many teams enter European competition from the Bundesliga?
The top four teams on the table go directly to the Champions League, the fifth team goes to the Europa League, and the sixth team enters the Conference League play-off round.
When does the Bundesliga season end?
This year, the last round of the competition will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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