The Deutsche Wasserball-Liga (DWL) is the premier category in the league system for water polo clubs in Germany.
[1] The men's championship was founded in 1912, but only two editions took place.
Four-times European champions WF Spandau 04 has dominated the championship for the past three decades, with a record 38 titles since 1979.
Blau-Weiss Bochum is its leading team, having won all editions from 2000 to 2011.
Hohenlimburger SV and SG Neukölln were the main forces in previous years with six titles each.