Germanyπ Third divisionποΈ Est. 2008π₯ 20 Teams
The 3. Liga is the nationwide third tier of German football. Founded in 2008, it sits below the 2. Bundesliga and above the Regionalliga, featuring a mix of professional and semi-professional clubs from across the country.
β‘ An often physical, balanced, and competitive league with a mix of direct play and technical football; strong emphasis on promotion battles and developing young players.
π Notable Facts
Established in 2008 as the new nationwide third tier to bridge the gap between the 2. Bundesliga and the Regionalligas.
Promotion from the 3. Liga leads to the 2. Bundesliga, while teams finishing at the bottom are relegated to the Regionalliga.
Reserve teams of some Bundesliga clubs participate, but cannot be promoted to the 2. Bundesliga.