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| No. of teams | 12 (women) 14 (men) |
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| Country | Denmark |
| Most recent champion(s) | EH Aalborg (women) |
| Promotion to | Danish Women's Handball League Danish Handball League |
| Relegation to | 2nd Division |
| Official website | Women 1st division Men 1st division |
 2024-25 (women) | |
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1st Division is the name of the second highest handball league for both genders. The top-ranking teams each wins promotion to Damehåndboldligaen and Danish Handball League, while the bottom finishers get relegated to the Danish 2nd Divisions. The men's division consists of 14 teams that meet each opponent once away and once at home, while the women's division consists of 12 teams.