Bundesliga API
A football (soccer) API for the Bundesliga, Germany's top division: get the fixtures for every matchday, live scores with the match minute on paid plans, results with goals per half, the table with the European, relegation playoff and relegation places, and every club's squad. The free plan covers the current season's fixtures, results, table and squads.
The Bundesliga is served by the Football (Soccer) API with league=bundesliga. The same API key works for every sports API.
Available endpoints:
- /v1/soccermatches - Bundesliga fixtures, live scores and results
- /v1/soccerstandings - Bundesliga table
- /v1/soccerclubs - Bundesliga clubs
- /v1/soccerplayers - Bundesliga squads and players
Bundesliga data at a glance
| Season value | season=2026 is the 2026-27 season, August to May |
|---|---|
| Format | 18 clubs, 34 matchdays with a winter break; league matches have season_type=regular |
| Match day | date is the date in Germany (Central European time) |
| Scoring | Goals per half in period_scores; draws have winner: null |
| Live matches | On paid plans: score, half, match minute and halftime |
| Club ids | soccer-bayern-munich, soccer-borussia-dortmund: one id per club in every competition, kept through promotion and relegation |
| Squads | Position, shirt number, nationality, birth date, height and weight |
Bundesliga table fields
points, wins, draws, losses, goals_for, goals_against, goal_difference and league_rank, ordered by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. qualification shows the Champions League and Europa League places, the 16th-place Relegation playoff and the two Relegation places.
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccermatches
Returns fixtures, live scores and results. Ask for one day, a team's season or one match; with only league you get today's matches. Paid plans see matches in progress with the score, half and match minute updated throughout the match; the free plan sees their status and the final score once they end. The free plan covers the current season. Developer plans add the three previous seasons, and the Business tier and above gets the full season archive.
Full parameter and response reference: /v1/soccermatches.
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Code Examples
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Laravelcurl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccermatches?league=bundesliga" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerstandings
Returns the table for a season, ordered by league rank, or by conference or division rank when you filter. Tables update throughout the season, shortly after each match ends. The free plan covers the current season. Developer plans add the three previous seasons, and the Business tier and above gets the full season archive.
Full parameter and response reference: /v1/soccerstandings.
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Code Examples
curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerstandings?league=bundesliga" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerclubs
Lists clubs with their domestic league, country and home venue. Available on every plan.
Full parameter and response reference: /v1/soccerclubs.
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curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerclubs?league=bundesliga" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerplayers
Returns current squads and player profiles, by team or by name. Rosters refresh every day. Available on every plan.
Full parameter and response reference: /v1/soccerplayers.
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Code Examples
curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/soccerplayers?league=bundesliga&team=DOR" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Bundesliga API for commercial purposes?
Yes, but you must have a premium subscription. Commercial use of the Bundesliga API is not permitted on the free tier. See our pricing page to choose a plan that fits your needs.How do I get an API key and start using the Bundesliga API?
Sign up for a free account to instantly get your API key, then pass it in theX-Api-Keyheader on every request. The documentation above includes ready-to-run examples in cURL, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and more.What happens if I exceed my quota for the month?
Your API requests will simply be denied once you hit your monthly quota — you will never be charged more than the plan you signed up for. To increase your quota, you can upgrade your plan any time on our pricing page.What happens if a request to the Bundesliga API fails?
The API responds with a standard HTTP status code and a JSON error message describing the problem. See our error codes reference for the full list of codes and how to resolve each one, or contact support if you need help.Is there an official Bundesliga API?
The Bundesliga does not offer a public API for developers. The API Ninjas Football (Soccer) API provides Bundesliga fixtures, live scores, results, the table and squads withleague=bundesliga. API Ninjas is not affiliated with or endorsed by the DFL or the Bundesliga.How do I get a whole Bundesliga season?
18 clubs play each other home and away over 34 matchdays, all withseason_type=regular. Call/v1/soccermatches?league=bundesliga&season=2026and page withoffsetfor the whole 2026-27 season.Does the table show the relegation playoff place?
Yes.qualificationmarks the 16th place asRelegation playoffand the bottom two asRelegation, along with the Champions League and Europa League places.What is Bayern Munich's team id?
soccer-bayern-munich, with the abbreviationMUN. The same id is used in the Champions League, so one id follows the club across competitions.
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