AUDIO: Braunschweig is relegated from the Basketball Bundesliga (1 min)
Because Jena conquers Heidelberg
As of: May 7, 2026 11:20 p.m
The Löwen Braunschweig have been relegated from the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). After Jena’s victory over Heidelberg on Thursday evening, the lions no longer have a chance of reaching safety.
The Lions’ relegation from the BBL had been apparent for months. The fact that a rescue even came into the realm of possibility was solely thanks to the recent improvement under head coach Ramon Diaz. The Braunschweig team achieved at least four wins from their last ten games.
With the 81:79 (30:43, 69:69) victory of the 16th place. After extra time over Heidelberg, Jena’s dream of rescue is over. The Thuringians (12 wins, 24:42 points) can no longer be caught by the Lions (9 wins, 18:46 points) with only two matches left. In addition to Lower Saxony, Heidelberg (9 wins, 18:48 points) also have to go down to the 2nd league.
Two more games on the farewell tour for Braunschweig
For Lions owner Dennis Schröder, captain of the national basketball team, going to the second division could mean a bitter setback. In 2018, the Braunschweig native took over the club and announced big goals. He only confirmed this at the beginning of last year. “My firm intention is still to play for Braunschweig again at the end of my career. Becoming German champion with the Lions – that’s a big dream of mine,” said 32-year-old Schröder from the Cleveland Cavaliers from the North American professional league NBA.
The path to get there is now much further. The games in Oldenburg on Friday (8 p.m.) and against Chemnitz on Sunday (4:30 p.m.) will initially be a small farewell tour for Braunschweig in the Basketball Bundesliga.