Promotion to the 2. Bundesliga 3. Liga 3. Liga

| Season | Champions | Runners_up | Promotion_Playoff | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | 1. FC Union Berlin | Fortuna Düsseldorf | SC Paderborn 07 | Table |
| 2009–10 | VfL Osnabrück | FC Erzgebirge Aue | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Table |
| 2010–11 | Eintracht Braunschweig | F.C. Hansa Rostock | Dynamo Dresden | Table |
| 2011–12 | SV Sandhausen | VfR Aalen | Jahn Regensburg | Table |
| 2012–13 | Karlsruher SC | Arminia Bielefeld | VfL Osnabrück | Table |