1981–82 2. Bundesliga

2. Bundesliga
Season1981–82
ChampionsFC Schalke 04
PromotedFC Schalke 04
Hertha BSC
RelegatedTSV 1860 Munich
VfR Wormatia Worms
Freiburger FC
SpVgg Bayreuth
Matches played380
Top goalscorerRudi Völler
(37 goals)
Average attendance8,054

The 1981–82 2. Bundesliga season was the eighth season of the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of the German football league system. It was the first season with the 2. Bundesliga consisting of a single league, after the abolition of the Nord and Süd divisions.

FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC were promoted to the Bundesliga while TSV 1860 Munich, VfR Wormatia Worms, Freiburger FC and SpVgg Bayreuth were relegated to the Oberliga.