Founded | 22 December 2014 |
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Country | Maldives |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) | FA Cup President's Cup Charity Shield |
International cup(s) | AFC Challenge League |
Current champions | Maziya (5th title) (2023) |
Most championships | Maziya (5 titles) |
TV partners | Television Maldives (live matches) |
Current: 2024 Dhivehi Premier League |
The Dhivehi Premier League, known as the MWSC Dhivehi Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is a Maldivian men's professional football league. At the top of the Maldives football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 8 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Second Division Football Tournament.
Teams are playing 21 match each, totalling 168 matches in the season. The Dhivehi Premier League succeeded the Dhivehi League. Currently all eight teams are based at the National Football Stadium.