Founded | 1956 |
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Country | Bahrain |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Bahraini Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) | King's Cup Super Cup |
League cup(s) | FA Cup |
International cup(s) | AFC Champions League Two |
Current champions | Al-Khaldiya (2nd title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | Al-Muharraq (34 titles) |
Top goalscorer | Ismail Abdullatif (124) |
TV partners | Bahrain Sports TV |
Current: 2024–25 Bahraini Premier League |
The Bahraini Premier League is the main domestic football competition in the kingdom of Bahrain. Currently known as the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, the first season was held in 1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Champions League Two. The championship is currently contested by 12 clubs.