In 1977, Brøndby moved up into the 2nd Division, and were one of the clubs who quickly adapted to the new times of paid football in the best Danish leagues in 1978.
I 1977 rykkede Brøndby op i 2. division og var en af de klubber, der hurtigst tilpassede sig de nye tilstande med professionel fodbold i de bedste danske ligaer.