The Czech Republic Super League, officially known as the Fortuna Liga for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of professional football in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and the creation of the independent Czech Republic. The league typically consists of 16 teams that compete in a double round-robin format, playing each other twice - once at home and once away.
Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague are the two most successful clubs in the league\“s history, having dominated Czech football for decades. Other notable clubs include Viktoria Plzeň, which has emerged as a strong contender in recent years, and traditional clubs like Baník Ostrava and Sigma Olomouc. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech National Football League, the second tier of Czech football.
The Czech First League has produced many talented players who have gone on to successful careers in major European leagues. The league\“s matches are broadcast domestically and internationally, with growing interest from football fans around the world. The season typically runs from July to May, with a winter break from mid-December to February. |
