Elversberg sealed a 3-0 victory over relegated Preussen Münster, confirming second place and promotion to the Bundesliga. Bambase Conte struck after 15 minutes, while David Mokwa added a brace, the second coming midway through the second half. The win caps a remarkable rise, delivering the club’s third promotion in five seasons.

With roughly 13,000 residents, Spiesen‑Elversberg becomes the smallest town ever to field a top‑flight side. Fans flooded the 10,000‑capacity Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde as celebrations erupted. The club, founded in 1907, climbed from the fourth tier in 2021‑22 and had never reached the second division before 2023‑24.

Renovations at Waldstadion aim to meet Bundesliga standards, expanding capacity to 15,000 by spring 2027. Elversberg joins Schalke, the 2. Bundesliga champions, while the promotion‑relegation play‑off pits Wolfsburg against Paderborn. The achievement reshapes the league’s geographic map, proving that a tiny community can compete at Germany’s highest level.