Teams
HSG Wetzlar
SC Magdeburg
SG Flensburg-Handewitt
Fuchse Berlin
TSV Hannover Burgdorf
TBV Lemgo
THW Kiel
MT Melsungen
Frisch Auf Goppingen
Rhein Neckar Lowen
HC Erlangen
Bergischer HC
TVB 1898 Stuttgart
SC DHFK Leipzig
TSV GWD Minden
VfL Gummersbach
HBW Balingen-Weilstetten
Die Eulen Ludwigshafen
HSV Hamburg
TuS N-Lubbecke
HSC 2000 Coburg
SG BBM Bietigheim
ThSV Eisenach
HSG Nordhorn-Lingen
Tusem Essen
ASV Hamm-Westfalen
TV 05/07 Hüttenberg
Wikipedia - Handball-Bundesliga
The Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) is the top German professional handball league. From 2007 onwards, the league was sponsored by Toyota and has officially been called the Toyota Handball-Bundesliga. This lasted until 2012 when the Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) became the new sponsor. The official name has consequently been changed to LIQUY MOLY Handball-Bundesliga. The winners of the respective season are the official German handball champions. HBL is headquartered in Dortmund.
History
The Bundesliga was introduced with the 1966/67 season and initially operated with two regional sections, North and South. Since 1977 the Bundesliga has operated with a single section first division, currently composed of eighteen clubs. In 1981 a 2.Bundesliga was introduced as a new second division, supplanting the Regionalliga which became the third tier. The 2.Bundesliga used to consist of two (resp. three in the first two years after the German reunification) sections north and south for thirty years. Starting with the 2011/12 season the 2.Bundesliga is run in a single section consisting of twenty teams.
The tournament features a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches throughout the season. The matches are intense and fast-paced, showcasing the skill, agility, and teamwork of the players.
The Germany Bundesliga is known for its high level of competitiveness, with teams battling it out for the top positions in the league table. The tournament provides a platform for teams to showcase their talent and compete for the coveted championship title.
The tournament also serves as a talent pool for the German national handball team, with many players from the Bundesliga representing their country in international competitions. The league's high standards and rigorous competition contribute to the development and growth of handball in Germany.
The Germany Bundesliga attracts a large and passionate fan base, with spectators filling the stadiums to cheer for their favorite teams. The atmosphere is electric, with fans creating a vibrant and energetic ambiance that adds to the excitement of the matches.
Overall, the Germany Bundesliga is a thrilling and highly anticipated handball tournament that showcases the best of German handball talent. It is a must-watch for handball enthusiasts and offers an unforgettable experience for both players and fans alike.