Overview
- The 14 top-flight teams formally founded the Frauen‑Bundesliga FBL e.V. in Frankfurt to run the league with greater self-determination and commercial focus.
- Eintracht Frankfurt’s Katharina Kiel was chosen as president, with Veronica Saß of Bayern Munich and Florian Zeutschler of SGS Essen named vice presidents.
- A planned 50–50 joint venture with the DFB is on hold after a dispute over decision-making powers, including reports the DFB sought a two‑thirds majority on key votes.
- The DFB proposed €100 million over eight years, while clubs outline €300–900 million in investments and argue they should retain final authority as the primary financial backers.
- Both sides signal readiness to resume negotiations, as clubs advance plans for a minimum base salary of about €3,000, expanded full‑time staff, better facilities, and stronger media and marketing efforts.