Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Liga 1 Info
Liga 1 Info, also known as BRI Liga 1 for sponsorship reasons with Bank Rakyat Indonesia, is the men's top professional football division of the Indonesian football league system. Administered by the PT Liga Indonesia Baru ( lit. 'New Indonesian League, LLC'), Liga 1 is contested by 18 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Liga 2.
History
The league was founded in 2008 as the Indonesia Super League, replacing the old Galatama and Divisi Utama leagues. The first season of the Indonesia Super League was won by Persipura Jayapura. The league was rebranded as Liga 1 in 2017.
The most successful club in Liga 1 history is Persipura Jayapura, which has won the title three times. Other clubs that have won the title include Arema Indonesia, Bali United, Bhayangkara FC, and PSM Makassar.
Current season
The 2023-2024 season of Liga 1 is currently underway. The season began on 27 August 2022 and is scheduled to end on 30 April 2023. The current champions are PSM Makassar.
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