What are the tiers in the German football league system?

• A. Bundesliga (top tier, 18 teams); 2. Bundesliga; Bundesliga 3
• B. Premier League, La Liga, Serie A
• C. Bundesliga; 2. Bundesliga; Regionalliga
• D. Bundesliga; 2. Bundesliga; Ligue 1

Answer: (A)

In German football the leagues form a pyramid with three top levels that are fully professional. The top tier is the Bundesliga, and the second tier is the 2. Bundesliga. The third tier is officially called the 3. Liga. Below these, the Regionalliga sits as the fourth level and is divided regionally, followed by even lower regional divisions.

Among the given choices, the one that includes Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga and also reflects a third-tier entry matches the real structure. The precise name of the third tier is 3. Liga, not “Bundesliga 3,” though the intent in that option is to denote the third level. The other options either refer to leagues from other countries or place the Regionalliga at the third level, which isn’t correct.