Bundesliga, together with SC Freiburg and SC Paderborn, who directly relegated from the 2014–15 Bundesliga, and Arminia Bielefeld and MSV Duisburg, who directly promoted from the 2014–15 3.
Liga, Holstein Kiel, in a two-legged play-off and avoided relegation.
The winner on aggregate score after both matches will earn entry into the 2016–17 Bundesliga.
Assistant referees: Florian Heft (Neuenkirchen) Jan Seidel (Oberkrämer) Fourth official: Bibiana Steinhaus (Hanover) Match rules: Assistant referees: Tobias Christ (Münchweiler an der Rodalb) Arne Aarnink (Nordhorn) Fourth official: Bastian Dankert (Rostock) Match rules: Eintracht Frankfurt won 2–1 on aggregate.
The winner on aggregate score after both matches earned entry into the 2016–17 2.