1988-89 DDR-Bestenermittlung season

The 1988-89 DDR-Bestenermittlung season was the 19th edition of the unofficial competition formed after the restructuring of East German hockey in 1970. Eight teams participated in the tournament, which was won by SG Dynamo Fritz Lesch Berlin.

Relegation (DDR-Bestenermittlung – Bezirksliga)
The relegation game did not take place this year as the Bezirksliga promotion round was not completed.