The German Softball-Bundesliga is going to play with seven teams in one division in 2014. It is going to be a one-time exception. The Wesseling Vermins (defending champion), Neunkirchen Nightmares (Deutschlandpokal winner), Mannheim Tornados, Haar Disciples, Brauweiler Raging Abbots, Hamburg Knights and Karlsruhe Cougars are going to play in the league. Previously the Softball-Bundesliga was split into northern and southern divisions.