5 frequently asked questions
The Bundesliga has 18 teams, making it smaller than most top European leagues (which have 20). The bottom 2 are relegated, and 16th place enters a relegation playoff.
Harry Kane leads the Bundesliga scoring charts with 30 goals for Bayern Munich, on pace to break the single-season record.
The 50+1 rule requires that the club's members hold a majority (50% + 1 vote) of shares, preventing full private ownership. Exceptions exist for Leverkusen, Wolfsburg, and Hoffenheim.
The Bundesliga is known for affordable tickets (averaging €20-30), standing sections (Südtribüne at Dortmund holds 25,000), high attendance (averaging 43,000+), and exciting attacking football.
Bayern Munich dominates with 33 Bundesliga titles. Borussia Dortmund is second with 8, followed by Gladbach with 5.