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Ludwigsburg's handball team before the start of the season: bankruptcy is depressing the mood!
Göppingen meets HB Ludwigsburg, whose Bundesliga future is unclear due to bankruptcy. Matchday on August 30, 2025.
Ludwigsburg's handball team before the start of the season: bankruptcy is depressing the mood!
There is currently a lot of pressure in Ludwigsburg because the handball club is facing a potentially decisive week. Handball World reports that the uncertainty in the last few days before the start of the season is heating up tempers. The first opponent, Frisch Auf Göppingen, is already waiting for the Bundesliga to start on August 30th. But can Ludwigsburg actually compete?
The mixed news about the club's financial situation complicates the situation. The HB Ludwigsburg has filed an application to open insolvency proceedings at the district court in Ludwigsburg. Sports1 points out that in this case there is a risk of a point deduction of eight points, but participation in the game is legally possible even during insolvency proceedings.
The reactions of those involved
Luisa Schulze, a long-time national player, has made it clear that she expects a clear signal from the club and the league. She calls for a decision period in order to avoid unclear circumstances. The competition is also skeptical. The unclear situation has drawn criticism, and it remains to be seen whether those responsible can come to an amicable solution in time.
A large round of discussions is also planned for August 30th, in which the club management, the insolvency administration and the main sponsor will take part. This could bring about a decisive change in the situation. Andreas Thiel, chairman of the Women's Handball Bundesliga, said that the news was surprising, but not unusual. He emphasizes: “The league does not want to take any measures at the moment and hopes that Ludwigsburg will play regularly as the twelfth team in the Bundesliga.” The South German adds that the financial situation in the first women's league is generally orderly and that such setbacks have already occurred for other German champions in the past.
Personal details and squad status
The current developments also have a massive impact on the HB Ludwigsburg squad. The majority of the players have left the club and only a few, like Karolina Kudlacz-Gloc, have not yet signed a new contract with other clubs. If the decision to start the league is positive, not only the financial but also the sporting foundation would have to be rebuilt as quickly as possible.
The next few days will be crucial for Ludwigsburg handball - decisions are pending that could decide the club's future in the Bundesliga. It remains to be seen whether the traditional club can overcome the hurdle in time and start the new season.