| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Country | Benin |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 36 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Benin Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Benin Cup |
| International cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Coton de Ouidah (2023–24) |
| Most championships | AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé (12) |
| Current: 2024–25 Benin Premier League | |
The Benin Premier League, also called Championnat National du Bénin in French, is the highest football division in Benin. The league was held in 1969 for the first time. Currently, the initial round is a double round-robin tournament, with 36 clubs being divided in 4 groups, and 9 clubs in each. The last 5 teams of each group, goes to the relegation round, which consists on 2 groups of 10 teams. The first 4 teams of each group goes to the final stage with 16 clubs playing a single round-robin tournament. The winner of this round (and of the Premier League) earns a place in the CAF Champions League.