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DFB and Regional Presidents Establish Working Group to Reshape Regionalliga Promotion

The DFB will finalize the group's membership by late September to set the stage for reform proposals in 2026.

Die Mannschaften vom Chemnitzer FC und Greifswalder FC fordern vor dem Spiel eine Aufstiegsreform
DFB-Präsident Bernd Neuendorf
DFB-Boss Bernd Neuendorf

Overview

  • On 18 August, the DFB and regional presidents agreed to form a working group tasked with overhauling the Regionalliga-to-3. Liga promotion arrangement.
  • The group will explore models such as reducing the number of Regionalliga divisions, creating a separate reserve/U21 competition, or introducing a two-track fourth tier.
  • DFB President Bernd Neuendorf endorsed the principle that champions must rise but warned of implementation challenges and excluded the addition of a fifth relegation slot in the 3. Liga.
  • Over 40 clubs from across all five Regionalliga divisions have backed the 'Aufstiegsreform 2025' initiative demanding direct promotion for each regional champion.
  • The DFB has committed to finalizing the group's composition and schedule by the end of September, with reform proposals expected in 2026 and potential changes rolling out in the 2027/28 season.