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Small Town Promoted to Bundesliga

Updated 2026-05-18 08:30 UTC 1 source Positive

Elversberg, a town of just 13,000 people, has been promoted to the Bundesliga. The promotion marks a significant achievement for the local community and will bring increased attention to this previously unknown club.

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BBC Sport

Town of 13,000 people spawns a Bundesliga team

Elversberg will become one of the smallest clubs ever to play in the Bundesliga after securing a first promotion to Germany's top flight.

2026-05-18 08:12 UTC