The article examines the German government's proposal to reform the German arbitration law, particularly focusing on its impact on organized sport and sports arbitration. This reform, aimed at modernizing the partly outdated 1998 rules, seeks to improve Germany's alignment with global legislative trends and enhance its attraction as a hub for litigation and arbitration. A major reform aspect is the removal of the "in writing" requirement for arbitration agreements, except in cases involving consumers, sparking discussions among legal practitioners and scholars. The article notes the resistance to the proposed abolition of the "in writing" requirement due to potential disputes about the validity of arbitration agreements, while it detects the rather minor significance of this aspect to the practices of organized sport. lt is revealed that the proposal also strengthens pre-arbitral court decisions on the existence and validity of arbitration agreements, which could significantly influence sports arbitration, especially regarding compliance with EU competition law. Additionally, the article raises criticisms of the reform, such as its failure to address existing challenges in sports arbitration, notbaly the requirements for public hearings as weil as the structural independence and impartiality of arbitrators. While there is anticipation for the reform's completion by spring 2025, opposition from the Bundesrat and critiques from experts suggest the legislative process remains uncertain.