Overview

• A ministry spokesperson told dpa on September 25 that professional team development in Brandenburg is viewed as broadly positive.
• The state provides no dedicated subsidies for professional clubs and has no current plans to introduce additional support.
• Support is focused on talent development at sports schools in Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder) and Potsdam, with the Frankfurter HC A‑youth winning the 2024 national handball title cited as an example.
• Recent outcomes vary by club, with Cottbus promoted to the 3. Liga and Energie narrowly missing the playoff for ascent to the 2. Bundesliga.
• Brandenburg hosted top-tier handball for the first time last season, while Turbine Potsdam finished a campaign with just one point and now plays in the second division, and VfL Potsdam ended last in the handball Bundesliga.