PARTNERSHIPS

Eintracht Frankfurt

With over 127 years of history, Eintracht Frankfurt is one of the best-known sports brands both in Germany and abroad and serves as a central symbol of identity for the region. Successes such as the 2018 DFB Cup victory and the 2022 UEFA Europa League title underscore the club’s appeal. With more than 160,000 members, Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. is the largest multi-sport club in the world with a professional football team.

Since 2000, professional soccer has been organized under Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG, which has long since evolved into a multifaceted business enterprise with all the exciting areas of work associated with it. With innovative subsidiaries such as EintrachtTech GmbH in the digital sector, studio fiftynine GmbH as a media producer, and Eintracht Frankfurt Stadion GmbH in stadium operations, Eintracht is successfully expanding into business areas beyond football. As a result, Eintracht Frankfurt offers attractive career prospects in technology, media, event management, and other industries – and positions itself as a modern, versatile employer.

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, based in Frankfurt, is the association of all 36 clubs from the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Together with its subsidiaries, it is responsible for organizing and marketing German professional football globally. This includes, among other things, the match fixtures and the media rights for both leagues, the respective relegation play-offs, and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. In addition, the DFL conducts the licensing procedure required for participation in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2.

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Professional football needs excellence both on and off the pitch. As a league organisation, we believe it is our responsibility to help develop the next generation of leaders and experts for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Together with partners such as Goethe Business School, we promote education and professional development opportunities that equip professionals with the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. The Sports Management MBA combines academic excellence with practical relevance and provides a strong foundation for a successful career in professional sport.

Dr. Steffen MerkelCEO, DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga

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