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DFL introduce new U-21 competition for Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga sides starting in 2026-27

By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran A new competition aimed at promoting youth development will feature at the start of the 2026-27 season in the top two divisions of German football. Photo: Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images. As of today, Tuesday, 3 March, the DFL General Assembly has unanimously decided to introduce an additional U-21 competition for the clubs of the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga starting in the 2026-27 season. Last year, in addition to…

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n-tv.de

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Dfl Changes Its Name: German Football Suddenly Gets a New League

Great remodelling in the German Football League: The substructure of the 36 first and second leagues receives a new competition in order to better promote talents. In addition, after 25 years the name of the DFL disappears.

3 months ago

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Welt

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New Dfl Decision: "One of the Most Comprehensive Developments in German Professional Football

The 36 clubs of the Bundesliga and the Second League are no longer allowed to increase their personnel costs indefinitely from the coming season. The cover of the costs was decided by the DFL, which will then be called differently.

3 months ago·Dortmund, Germany

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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Dfl Launches New U21 Competition

The German Football League is establishing an additional league for U21 teams from the first and second Bundesligas for the new season. Participation should be voluntary.

3 months ago·Munich, Germany

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horizont.net

Name Change After 25 Years: the Dfl Will Be Called Bundesliga From Next Season

Since summer 2001 the German Football League (DFL) organizes and markets the 36 clubs of the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga. After 25 years the name disappears.

3 months ago

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Off The Pitch

Wednesday briefing: Bundesliga clubs approve squad cost cap as DFL renames itself

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3 months ago

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sportschau.de

General Assembly: Dfl Covers Cadre Costs and Changes Its Name

The German Football League decides on a ceiling for the personnel expenditure of the Bundes- und Zweitligisten, establishes a new league and will be called differently in the future.

3 months ago

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