Three German cities, Aue, Cottbus, and Rostock, secure permits for the third tier of their football league
🔥Hot off the press! Rostock, Cottbus, and Aue are geared up for another grueling 3rd Liga season! The German Football Association (DFB) has officially greenlit their licenses, dashing the hopes of Regionalliga champions Lok Leipzig who were ousted in the playoffs by TSV Havelse.
With Dynamo Dresden's promotion to the 2nd Liga, these eastern powerhouses are the sole remaining representatives from the NEFA (North-Eastern Football Association) in the 3rd Liga. The schedule for the new season, slated to be unveiled in early July, promises a tense battle with the first matchday set for August 1 and the final round on May 17, 2026.
All 20 sportingly qualified clubs have cleared the DFB's economic and organizational review, ensuring a tough-as-nails contest in the upcoming league. To catch all the action, keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates on the teams participating in the 3rd Liga, specifically focusing on those from the NEFA region. Scour the official NOFV website or regional sports news outlets for the most accurate and up-to-the-minute information on local teams vying for the throne.
Notable contenders from the NOFV region include the gritty FC Erzgebirge Aue from Saxony and the resilient FC Magdeburg from Saxony-Anhalt, though their final status for the upcoming season remains uncertain. So, stay tuned as we delve deeper into the 3rd Liga, and witness the clubs fight for glory, honor, and a shot at the big leagues!
The upcoming 3rd Liga season, featuring Rostock, Cottbus, and Aue, also includes clubs from European-leagues such as FC Erzgebirge Aue and FC Magdeburg, who are notable contenders from the NOFV region and have potential to advance to higher leagues, like the 2nd Liga. With the start of the season set for August 1, 2022, sports enthusiasts can follow these teams closely, particularly those from the NEFA region, for a thrilling football battle that lasts until May 17, 2026.
