[2] Bayern Munich were the defending champions and officially clinched the championship on 25 March 2014 after defeating Hertha BSC, on the 27th matchday of the season.
This broke their previous record from last season, where Bayern clinched the Bundesliga on matchday 28.
Fortuna Düsseldorf and Greuther Fürth were relegated from the Bundesliga after a single season and were replaced by Hertha Berlin, 2.
The final participant was determined in the two-legged play-off, in which 16th placed Bundesliga side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim defeated 1.
Assistant referees: Florian Steuer Marcel Pelgrim Fourth official: Daniel Siebert Assistant referees: Robert Kempter Thorsten Schiffner Fourth official: Guido Winkmann 1–1 on aggregate.