Dzeko, 40, leads Schalke to Bundesliga promotion
Edin Dzeko returned in time for the celebrations as seven-time German champion Schalke sealed their return to the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday.
Could Marie-Louise Eta be offered the permanent role at Union Berlin? (1:03)
Police investigate after fan unrest in Germany
Police in Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations into offenses, including causing "dangerous bodily harm" after large-scale disorder.
Elversberg exec new Dortmund sporting director
Borussia Dortmund has dipped into the German second division to appoint a new sporting director who won praise for making impactful transfers on a budget.
Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in 2. Bundesliga
A masked fan intervened with VAR by unplugging the monitor during a 2. Bundesliga match as the referee went to check the screen to review a penalty.
Premier League manager's son completes transfer to Bundesliga
The son of a Premier League manager has completed a transfer to the Bundesliga.
Laurens' weekend preview: Chelsea-Arsenal and Roma-Napoli main highlights
It's Friday and a full weekend of action awaits across the soccer calendar as Julien Laurens picks out the best of the action ahead in Europe.
Leopold Querfeld gets another set-piece goal for FC Union Berlin (0:45)
Heidenheim secure Bundesliga survival with late, late goal
Bundesliga side Heidenheim retained their spot in the top flight as Léo Scienza struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 2-1 win at Elversberg.
Bundesliga pro/rel playoff all square after 1st leg
Bundesliga club Heidenheim scored twice in three minutes in the second half to come from two goals down and snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Elversberg in the relegation playoff first leg on Thursday.
Hamburg fans seriously injured in promotion party
One Hamburg SV fan suffered "life-threatening injuries" and 19 more were seriously injured in celebrations after the team's return to the Bundesliga, local fire services said on Sunday.
Hamburg clinch Bundesliga return after 7 years
After seven years of suffering, Hamburger SV finally clinched their return to the Bundesliga by routing Ulm 6-1 in Germany's second division on Saturday.
Could Damion Downs be ready to contribute for USMNT? (1:54)
Ex-Liverpool GK Karius signs with Schalke
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has signed with second-division German club Schalke in an attempt to revive his career.
Why Germany is home to the best second division in Europe
Attracting crowds of more than 50,000, the 2. Bundesliga isn't just the most atmospheric second division in Europe, it's also the most unpredictable.
Düsseldorf take big step in Bundesliga promotion
An own goal, a counter-attack and a rebound gave Fortuna Düsseldorf a big advantage with a 3-0 win in Bochum in the first leg of their Bundesliga relegation/promotion playoff on Thursday.
How to watch the 2024 German Cup final on ESPN+
It's time for the 2024 German Cup final! Bayer Leverkusen takes on 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the prestigious competition. Here's how to watch on ESPN.
St. Pauli earn Bundesliga promotion after 13 years
St. Pauli returned to the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 3-1 win over relegated Osnabrück in Germany's second division.
Why St. Pauli-Hamburg rivalry is one of a kind, and how Bundesliga can benefit
With the Bundesliga so short on rivalries, German football needs longtime adversaries St. Pauli and Hamburg to be in the top flight at the same time.
Bundesliga investor deal axed after fan protests
The German Football League (DFL) said Wednesday it is abandoning plans to sell a stake in its media rights income to an outside investor after months of increasingly disruptive protests by fans.
Protesting German fans put bicycle locks on goal
Anti-investor protests in German soccer escalated on Friday when fans attached bicycle locks to a goal and displayed banners showing a club executive's face in crosshairs.
Tattoos, retro kits and St. Pauli: Meet Jackson Irvine, soccer's hipster king
The captain of St. Pauli -- the ultimate hipster club -- is a ponytailed Australian with a penchant for social justice, fashion and Buffy. It's a match made in heaven.
Did Hamburg just score the worst own goal ever? (0:41)
European review: If Liverpool have solved their midfield, look out
Liverpool cruised, Manchester is indeed blue, and French football was embarrassed once more. Here's what you missed in European soccer.
Julian Green thrives in Germany, but MLS move could help USMNT odds: Style "has to fit," he says
Julian Green tells ESPN he's happy in the 2. Bundesliga, but with the USMNT still out of reach and his contract expiring, could MLS be next?
2. Bundesliga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalke 04 | 34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | +19 | 70 |
| SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 62 |
| SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +14 | 62 |
| Hannover 96 | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | +16 | 60 |
| SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | +12 | 52 |
| Kaiserslautern | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | +5 | 52 |
| Hertha Berlin | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +3 | 51 |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | +2 | 46 |
| VfL Bochum | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | +2 | 44 |
| Karlsruher SC | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | -11 | 44 |
| Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | +1 | 41 |
| Holstein Kiel | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -4 | 41 |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | +2 | 39 |
| 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 12 | 3 | 19 | -6 | 39 |
| TSV Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -18 | 37 |
| SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -19 | 37 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | -20 | 37 |
| Preußen Münster | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -23 | 30 |