The 36 clubs of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, which merged in 2000 to form the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e.V., are socially committed in a variety of ways. However, there is no simple or short answer to the question of what professional football does for society.
The 36 clubs are so different in their structures and traditions, and the ways and means of becoming socially active are just as diverse. Most clubs are primarily involved in their home region. In many cases, they work together with local partners, projects or institutions. Overall, more than a million people benefit directly from the clubs’ involvement every year.
