Crisis in handball: HB Ludwigsburg before bankruptcy - worried about the league!

Crisis in handball: HB Ludwigsburg before bankruptcy - worried about the league!

Ludwigsburg, Deutschland - A bang in German women's handball: HB Ludwigsburg made an application to open insolvency proceedings on July 25, 2025. This development shaken the women's handball Bundesliga, especially since the team recently won its championship title. Reports by mdr show that not only the financial situation of the association is worrying, but also the reputation of the entire German handball is at stake.

Thuringia's trainer Herbert Müller, who pursues the turbulent situation with concern, describes his surprise about bankruptcy and compares the HB Ludwigsburg with FC Bayern in women's handball. "This not only affects Ludwigsburg, but has an impact on the entire sport," he explains. Müller initially had doubts about the rumors about the unstable financial situation, but is now deeply affected and hopes for an early solution to the problems.

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The reason for the bankruptcy application are missing sponsors and an uncertain future of the professional department. The team, which only moved from SG BBM Bietigheim to Ludwigsburg in 2024, had celebrated a successful first season with winning the German championship title and the DHB Cup and even played in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. During a training session on Tuesday, the players were informed and the mood was shaped by uncertainty.

Captain Xenia Smits assured that the team spirit remains strong despite the shocking news. The next big event is already coming up on August 23: the Supercup against HSG Blomberg-Lippe. The first Bundesliga game takes place on August 30 in Göppingen. However, whether these games can really take place depends on the confirmation of insolvency proceedings.

reactions from the league

While the handball Bundesliga of women (HBF) observes the situation carefully, league spokesman Tim Andler has already initiated an investigation against the coaches of Thuringia, Herbert Müller. After an exciting game against the Ludwigsburg women, the latter kept an anger speech in which he realized and demanded more transparency about questionable referee decisions. "It was a game of seven against nine and my team deserves a point," said Müller about the disputed decisions.

Overall, the bankruptcy of the HB Ludwigsburg is not only an important matter for the club itself, but also has far -reaching consequences for the entire league. Andreas Thiel, Chairman of the HBF, described the news as very surprising and emphasized the need to cope with the club's financial problems. If the bankruptcy proceedings are opened, the association threatens to withdraw eight plus points, which does not make the situation easier.

While the club is facing an uncertain future, it is to be hoped that a solution can be found to get HB Ludwigsburg as an important player in German women's handball. The coming weeks will be crucial - both for the club and for the entire league. Experts and fans look forward to the further developments and the fate of one of the most important clubs in the women's handball Bundesliga.