The 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 captains
From club legends to former Germany internationals, here are the skippers going into the second tier's new campaign.
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The 2026/27 promotion contenders
With a host of potential challengers, the upcoming Bundesliga 2 season has all the ingredients for another captivating promotion race.
El-Faouzi receives Goal of the Season trophy
Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi won the Bundesliga 2 award for his sensational strike against Elversberg in April.
Irvine leaves St. Pauli
Jackson Irvine has joined Japanese club Cerezo Osaka after five years in Germany.
Bundesliga 2: The new season in numbers
Standout stats and records ahead of the 2026/27 campaign's opening weekend.
Bundesliga 2 summer 2026 transfers
See all the official comings and goings of the summer transfer window in Germany's second division.
New season, new rules
What new rules do you need to look out for in the coming campaign?
Gündoğan teases return
The former Germany international says he can envisage heading back to Nuremberg one day.
Leverkusen loan Erlein to Cottbus
Leverkusen have signed Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim and immediately sent the youngster out on loan.
Mainz’s drama-filled journey to the Bundesliga
After three agonising near misses, Mainz finally earned Bundesliga promotion under Jürgen Klopp in 2004.
The Klopp story: From Bundesliga 2 to top of the world
The man lovingly known as Kloppo is a legend of world football whose journey to the top began in Germany’s second division.
Damar joins Wolfsburg
The Wolves' rebuild continues apace with the signing of Muhammed Damar from Hoffenheim.