The Bundesliga was founded in 1962 in Dortmund and the first season started in 1963. The structure and organisation of the Bundesliga along with Germany's other football leagues have undergone frequent changes right up to the present day.
The Football Federal League, commonly known as the Bundesliga, is a professional association football league in Germany and the football league with the highest average stadium attendance worldwide.
At the top of the German football league system, the Bundesliga is Germany's primary football competition. The Bundesliga is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga. Seasons run from August to May. Most games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played on weekdays.
The Bundesliga is one of the top national leagues, currently ranked 3rd in Europe according to UEFA´s league coefficient ranking, based on recent European performances.
