German Women's 2 Volleyball Bundesliga
The Women's 2. Volleyball Bundesliga or in (German : Die 2. Volleyball-Bundesliga der Frauen) was the second highest division in German women's volleyball until the season 2022-23 when the new 2. Volleyball-Bundesliga Pro de has replace it, however the league is now consider it as a third division in the German women's volleyball system.
| Current season, competition or edition: 2022–23 Women's Volleyball 2. Bundesliga | |
| Sport | Volleyball |
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| Founded | 1976 |
| Administrator | DVV |
| No. of teams | 26 (2022–23) |
| Country | Germany |
| Confederation | CEV |
| Level on pyramid | Third tier |
| Promotion to | 2. Volleyball-Bundesliga Pro de |
| Domestic cup(s) | German Cup |
| Official website | volleyball-bundesliga.de |
In this competition, two leagues (North and South ) are played, there is one round of matches with first and second legs. The first-placed team (champion) in each of these leagues is promoted to the 2. Volleyball-Bundesliga Pro de, while the last two teams in each are relegated to the fourth league. In the event of increased relegation from the 1st Bundesliga to the same season of the 2nd Bundesliga, there may be one additional team relegated.