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German Football Federation transfers women's Bundesliga management to FBL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

German Football Federation transfers women's Bundesliga management to FBL

Summary

The German Football Federation (DFB) will cease managing the women's Bundesliga from July 1, 2027, following a unanimous vote during an extraordinary DFB meeting. The FBL e.V., the league association established in December, will oversee the league, addressing clubs' desires for greater control. The DFB has arranged a framework for collaboration with FBL, which includes a vice-presidency for FBL's president, Katharina Kiel, on the DFB executive committee. This shift mirrors the structure of the men's Bundesliga.

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Key Details

•DFB voted unanimously to relinquish control at an extraordinary meeting.
•FBL e.V. represents the 14 Bundesliga clubs' interests.
•Katharina Kiel will join the DFB executive committee as vice-president.
•The new governance structure aligns with the men's Bundesliga model.
•The transition begins on July 1, 2027.

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4:48 PMYahoo Sports — German Football Federation to relinquish control of women's Bundesliga

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The women's Bundesliga will no longer be organized by the German Football Federation (DFB) from next July after an extraordinary DFB meeting unanimously approved the spin-off on Friday. It means the league association founded last December, FBL e.
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