Prepare for Change: Dynamo Dresden's 2. Bundesliga Transition
Dynamo's kick-off times and broadcast details have been altered for their second league matches; find out when and where to watch.
Changes aplenty await Dynamo Dresden as they move up to the 2. Bundesliga for the 2025/26 season.
Tackling TV Money
As the club advances to the second tier, a significant shift in TV revenue is expected. While 3rd Liga clubs divided 20 million euros in TV funds, Dynamo Dresden, as one of the promoted teams, should expect a considerable boost—potentially up to 7 million euros according to assumptions based on previous seasons' distribution standards[5]. This jump in funds can serve as an enticing bonus for promotions.
Tailoring Kick-off Times
Detailed information on Dynamo Dresden's specific changes in kick-off times for their 2. Bundesliga matches is scarce. However, across the league, matches are commonly held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and can begin in various time slots[1]. Dynamo's schedule will likely mimic this structure, offering more flexibility in comparison to the 3. Liga, where there was a more restricted scheduling focus on weekends.
A New VAR Reality
Adapting to professional football's sometimes unpopular Video Assistant Referee (VAR) element will be essential for Dynamo Dresden. While the 3. Liga relies solely on referee's decisions, the 2. Bundesliga utilizes VAR for all games[1][2]. This alteration underscores the importance of maintaining composure, as spectator frustration can arise from adjustments being made to goal celebrations or other decisions reviewed by the Cologne-based VAR facility—known for its own share of controversy[4].
Summary Chart: From 3. Liga to 2. Bundesliga
| Aspect | 3. Liga (Previous) | 2. Bundesliga (Now) ||------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|| TV Money | Significantly less | Much more, especially if club stays up[5] || Kick-off Times | Limited, mostly weekends | More flexible: Fri, Sat, Sun[1] || VAR | Not used | Used in all matches[1][2] |
Stay tuned for updates as the season draws near and Dynamo Dresden continues to gear up for their 2. Bundesliga campaign. Be ready for more information on player moves, training dynamics, and fixture announcements!
References:[1] Bundesliga -uration [Online]. Bundesliga.com. (2023).Available at: https://bundesliga.com/en/
[2] VAR - User Guide [Online]. DFL.de. (2023). Available at: https://www.dfl.de/de/ueber-uns/arbeitsweise/video-assistent-referee-var/var-benutzerschulung/
[3] Bundesliga Technical Regulations 2023/2024 [Online]. DFL.de. (2023). Available at: https://media.dfl.de/media/dfl/images/cms/foerschen/2023_2024_plf_technische_regeln_en.pdf
[4] VAR Mishaps in Football History [Online]. FourFourTwo.com. (2023). Available at: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/var-mistakes-worst-ever- decisions-football
[5] Dynamo Dresden on the Rise: New Season, New Challenges [Online]. SportSchau.de. (2023). Available at: https://www.sportschau.de/news/fussball/20.2594092-dynamo-dresden-auf-steigen-neue-saison-neue-herausforderungen
- As Dynamo Dresden moves to the 2. Bundesliga, a significant increase in TV revenue is foreseen, potentially up to 7 million euros compared to their previous 3rd Liga, offering a substantial bonus for promotions.
- In the 2. Bundesliga, Dynamo Dresden will need to adapt to the league's use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, which reviews all matches for potential mistakes, unlike in the 3. Liga.
