2. Handball-Bundesliga

The '''2. Handball-Bundesliga''' is the second tier of professional handball in Germany.

Season
It is directly linked to the Handball-Bundesliga, the country's highest tier, by a promotion and relegation system. Before the 2011–12 season, the league played in two regional groups (north and south), since then it has been playing in a nationwide single division format.

Relegation and promotion
The top two placed teams are promoted to the Handball-Bundesliga for the next season. The five last placed teams are relegated to the ''3. Liga''.

Clubs
Teams for season 2021–22