Private company

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e. V.

Union of the German professional football clubs, represents their interests

Bundesliga e.V. (known as DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e.V. until 2026 and often referred to as DFL) is the parent company of the Bundesliga GmbH. The Bundesliga e.V. is an association of the 36 German professional football clubs (or their companies) that partake in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, which represents their interests, especially against the German Football Association (Deutscher Fußball-Bund, DFB).2 It is headquartered in Frankfurt.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

2000Founded1
  • HeadquartersFrankfurt, Germany1
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI529900BLPI0UZ5L1L8953
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressGuiollettstraße 44-46, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Frankfurt am Main, VR 120313

Bundesliga e.V. (known as DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e.V. until 2026 and often referred to as DFL) is the parent company of the Bundesliga GmbH. The Bundesliga e.V. is an association of the 36 German professional football clubs (or their companies) that partake in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, which represents their interests, especially against the German Football Association (Deutscher Fußball-Bund, DFB).2

Corporate structure

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e. V. sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. 2000Founded Founded1

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