The German Handball Bundesliga is the top professional handball league in Germany. Established in 1966, it features the best teams competing for the championship title each season. The league consists of 18 teams, and matches are played from September to June, with each team facing every other team twice. The Bundesliga is known for its high level of competition and has produced many talented players who have gone on to represent Germany in international competitions. The league is governed by the German Handball Federation, which oversees the rules and organization of the sport within the country.