The Bundesliga is the top professional football league in Germany, featuring 18 clubs that compete annually. Each team plays 34 matches, facing every other club twice, once at home and once away. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the 2. Bundesliga, allowing the best-performing teams to move up and the lowest-ranked teams to drop down. Clubs in the Bundesliga are known for their passionate fan bases and strong financial management. Some of the most successful teams include Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig. The league is recognized for its competitive balance and commitment to developing young talent.