BVB and fans together, 50+1 is non-negotiable!

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Borussia Dortmund

·26 August 2026

BVB and fans together, 50+1 is non-negotiable!

The 50+1 rule has been a central pillar of German professional football since its introduction in 1998. In line with a member-led club culture and sustainable economic models, it forms the basis of a unique distinguishing feature that sets the Bundesliga apart significantly in international comparison.

Borussia Dortmund and its fans clearly 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 football. That is also why BVB firmly anchored this principle in its statutes and core values code many years ago.

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