Jochen Seitz calls for abolition of Regionalliga Bayern

Jochen Seitz, coach of SV Wehen Wiesbaden, has publicly called for the dissolution of the Regionalliga Bayern. Speaking on the MagentaSport podcast, Seitz argued that the current structure creates unfair advantages for certain clubs, citing instances where teams in the Bavarian league could rest players while others in different regions had to fight for promotion until the final matchday.

The demand comes ahead of a critical DFB Bundestag meeting on December 18, where delegates will vote on a reform of the fourth tier of German football. The proposed Compass Model aims to reduce the number of regional leagues from five to four, ensuring that every league champion receives direct promotion.

However, the reform faces significant opposition. BFV President Kern intends to propose an alternative 22/5 model, arguing that the Compass Model would negatively impact regional clubs regarding league assignments. A previous attempt at reform failed in June 2026 due to a lack of the required two-thirds majority.