Bundesliga: The Top Baseball League in Germany

Overview

The Bundesliga is the top baseball league in Germany. It is operated by the German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) and consists of 16 teams. The league was founded in 1965 and is the oldest baseball league in Europe.

Teams

The following teams compete in the Bundesliga:

• Berlin Flamingos
• Bonn Capitals
• Buchbinder Legionäre Regensburg
• Cologne Cardinals
• Heidenheim Heideköpfe
• Kiel Seahawks
• Mainz Athletics
• Mannheim Tornados
• Neunkirchen Nightmares
• Paderborn Untouchables
• Pulheim Gophers
• Regensburg Legionäre
• Solingen Alligators
• Stuttgart Reds
• Untouchables Paderborn
• Villingendorf Black Forest Braves

Format

The Bundesliga season is played from April to September. Each team plays a total of 34 games, with 17 games played at home and 17 games played away.

The top six teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoffs. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, with the winner of the championship game being crowned the Bundesliga champion.

History

The Bundesliga was founded in 1965 and is the oldest baseball league in Europe. The league has been dominated by a few teams, with the Mannheim Tornados winning the most championships (12).

In recent years, the Bundesliga has become increasingly competitive, with several teams challenging for the championship. The Berlin Flamingos have won the last two championships, while the Paderborn Untouchables and the Heidenheim Heideköpfe have also been recent contenders.

International Competition

The Bundesliga is one of the strongest baseball leagues in Europe. German teams have been successful in international competition, with the Mannheim Tornados winning the European Cup in 2010 and the Paderborn Untouchables winning the European Cup in 2016.