德国足球甲级联赛, commonly known as the 德甲, is the top professional football league in Germany. Established in 1963, it features 18 teams competing annually for the championship title. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football. The season typically runs from August to May, with each team playing 34 matches. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. The Bayern Munich club has been particularly successful, winning numerous titles and establishing itself as a dominant force in both domestic and European competitions.