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This is the new U-21 Liga: 26 clubs starting in the 2026/27 season
The new U-21 Liga is set to debut in the 2026/27 season with 26 clubs from the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga competing in a Swiss league format.
The new U-21 Liga will kick off in the 2026/27 season with a total of 26 clubs. Among the Bundesliga teams, the following will participate: 1. FC Union Berlin, Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, SV Elversberg, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hamburger SV, RB Leipzig, Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich, SC Paderborn and FC Schalke 04. From the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC, Arminia Bielefeld, VfL will be added. Bochum, Eintracht Braunschweig, Energie Cottbus, Darmstadt 98, Dynamo Dresden, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Hannover 96, 1. FC Heidenheim, Holstein Kiel, 1. FC Magdeburg, 1. FC Nürnberg, FC St. Pauli and VfL Wolfsburg.
The tournament will begin in September and will take place in a Swiss league format, similar to the new Champions League model. The two best-ranked teams from each half-season, which runs from September to December and February to April, will qualify for a final tournament, which will be held in front of an audience, unlike league games. Initially, there are no spectators to keep costs down and simplify the organization. Match dates and locations will also remain flexible, with the option to use neutral venues.
Teams will enjoy great flexibility in the composition of their rosters, but it is clear that they will mainly have to field players from the U17 to U21 categories. Furthermore, there will be limited access to more experienced players, to allow those returning from injuries to regain playing experience and facilitate their return to the professional ranks. Initially, 28 clubs had shown interest in this league, but it will eventually start with 26.
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