The 2000–01 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 7th season since the founding of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Ice Hockey League).

The Adler Mannheim won the DEL Championship the fourth time in 5 seasons, extending their dominance in German ice hockey.

It was also the fifth time in their history they held the German Champion title.

The DEL finals started on April 14 with a homegame for Adler Mannheim who had a better regular season standing.

The Adler Mannheim extended their dominance by winning the DEL Championship for the 4th time.