Relegated Teams Wolfsburg's relegation from the Bundesliga for the first time in 29 years is a significant blow to the club. According to Bundesliga, Heidenheim suffered their first relegation under head coach Frank Schmidt, who has been in charge for 19 years. St. Pauli, on the other hand, have played the second-highest number of Bundesliga 2 matches (1,130), with only Greuther Fürth having played more (1,262).

Promoted Clubs Osnabrück are back in Bundesliga 2 after two years in the 3. Liga, marking their 27th season in the division. The club holds the record for the most promotions to Bundesliga 2, with eight. Energie Cottbus are also back in the second tier after a 12-year absence, with the 2026/27 campaign marking their 12th season in the second tier.

Second-Tier Regulars Fürth hold the record for the most Bundesliga 2 seasons, with 36, and have been relegated just once – in 1983. The club has also been promoted to the Bundesliga twice (in 2012 and 2021). Nuremberg, Hannover, and Karlsruhe are the current longest-serving clubs in Bundesliga 2, with the 2026/27 season marking each side's eighth consecutive campaign in the division.

Records and Milestones Fortuna Köln hold the record for the longest uninterrupted stay in Bundesliga 2, spending 26 consecutive seasons in the second tier from its inception in 1974 until 2000. Fürth are on course to become the first club to reach 500 victories in Bundesliga 2, with 497 wins under their belt. The club has also played more Bundesliga 2 matches than any other club, with 1,262 (including those of predecessor club SpVgg Fürth).

Conclusion The 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 season promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of relegated teams, promoted clubs, and historic clubs vying for promotion. With records and milestones on the line, it will be interesting to see how the season unfolds.