All clubs in 1. and 2. Bundesliga receive licenses for upcoming season

All 36 clubs vying for spots in Germany's top two professional football leagues, the 1. and 2. Bundesliga, have successfully secured their licenses for the upcoming season. The German Football League (DFL) announced the decision, confirming that the licensing committee granted approval to all participating teams.

This development follows an earlier announcement in mid-April by the DFL, which indicated that no applicant would be denied a license for the 2026/27 season. However, several clubs were still required to meet specific conditions by early June. It appears these requirements have now been met just before the deadline.

While some clubs were issued conditions that must be adhered to throughout the season, others had prerequisites to fulfill before the season's commencement. The DFL did not specify which clubs received conditions or other requirements.

The DFL is responsible for the licensing process for both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. This process involves evaluating clubs based on financial, sporting, legal, and personnel-administrative criteria, as well as stadium infrastructure, sustainability, and virtual Bundesliga standards. According to the statutes, the 36 clubs must again document their economic viability in the autumn of 2026 for the then-current season.