Overview
- All 14 top‑flight clubs plan to establish the Frauen‑Bundesliga FBL e.V. on Wednesday in Frankfurt, proceeding initially without the DFB.
- Club leaders accuse the association of backtracking on negotiated terms, especially voting rights; the DFB rejects that claim and says contracts were not final.
- The original concept of a 50–50 joint venture (FBL GmbH) remains under negotiation, including a six‑member board with disputed tie‑breaking authority.
- The DFB reiterates an investment of roughly €100 million over eight years, while clubs project several hundred million in spending and argue for final decision‑making power.
- Further details are unresolved, including repayment mechanics for the DFB’s funding and the JV’s location, though both sides signal continued talks, with some targeting the 2026/27 season for a potential launch.