The second Bundesliga is the second tier of German football pyramid. The league was created in 1974 and at that time included 40 clubs that were divided into two groups. Starting from 1981 the title of the championship was contested by 20 teams, these days 18 clubs compete in the league.
Top two clubs receive promotion to the Bundesliga, while the club that finishes third competes in promotion play-off with the 16th team in the Bundesliga.
The outfits that finish bottom and second to bottom are relegated to the 3rd Liga, the third to bottom team competes in the relegation play-offs.
According to the league rules, each club should include 8 players from the German youth football academies. The side that won the tournament most times is FC Nuremberg with 4 victories.
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