Berlin Adler: Sensational waiver of GFL2 promotion for future!

Berlin Adler: Sensational waiver of GFL2 promotion for future!

Cottbus, Deutschland - The Berlin Adler, a traditional American football team, are facing an extraordinary phase in their club history. Last year the Adler experienced turbulent times, lost the license for the German Football League (GFL) and had to descend from the first to the third division. This was a hard blow for the team, who once could come up with numerous titles and history. But as rbb24 in the current season 2025 show what they really have to do.

The team started in the Regionalliga Ost and has won all games so far - a real run! Nevertheless, the decision was made against a possible promotion to GFL 2. "The main goal is precisely when building a solid financial foundation," said sports director Karsten Knappe. Despite the possibility of a relegation, the waiver was made together with the team in order to avoid the risks of additional expenses through away trips. Players like Malik Nganu and Leo Machholz are behind this decision to ensure the long -term stability of the eagles.

The history of Berlin Adler

The Berlin Adler have a long and successful story in American football. Founded at a time when sport in Germany was still new, the club quickly established itself as one of the leading team. According to wikipedia , the first German football club was founded in 1977, followed by the founding of the American Football Association Germany (AFVD) in 1979. Even to promote players like Björn Werner to the NFL.

According to financial problems and internal conflicts that led to the discharge of the head coach, the club management has fundamentally reorganized. Despite the challenges, you look optimistically into the future. "If the 2026 season is similarly successful, we are planning to tackle the promotion to GFL 2," continued Knappe.

Das Poststadion: A special place for the eagles

The home games of the Berlin Adler take place in the historic poststadion, which was built between 1926 and 1929 and once offered space for 55,000 spectators. Today the stadium offers 10,000 places and is a place full of history and sporting tradition. It is not only the place of exciting football games, but also turns into a lively fan mile on match days. Here fans meet to support the team, to buy fan articles and to experience the anticipation for the game. The match day is accompanied by a colorful supporting program that ranges from pre-game parties to half-time shows.

Because of the limited parking facilities, it is recommended to travel by public transport, whereby the Poststadion stop is only about 300 meters from the entrance. So the focus on sport and the sense of community that makes American football in Germany.

The challenges that Berlin Adler had had to master in recent times have only made them stronger. Through strategic decisions, they aim to create a so -called "sustainable basis" not only sporty, but also financially and in this way to further advance the American football in Berlin.