BVB and fans stand united: 50+1 is non-negotiable!

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Borussia Dortmund

·26 August 2026

BVB and fans stand united: 50+1 is non-negotiable!

Since its introduction in 1998, the 50+1 rule has been a central pillar of German professional soccer. In line with a member-led club culture and sustainable business models, it forms the basis for a unique selling point that significantly sets the Bundesliga apart from its international counterparts.

Borussia Dortmund and its fans firmly support the 50+1 rule and its long-term preservation. We therefore expressly welcome the Federal Cartel Office’s fundamental assessment.

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We are convinced that this is the way to ensure the long-term success of German soccer. This is also why BVB firmly enshrined this principle in its bylaws and code of core values many years ago.