Belgian football league system
The Belgian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Belgium.
The league system underwent restructuring which was approved by the Royal Belgian Football Association. One important step was the introduction of a national fifth level for the first time. Its implementation took effect as of the 2016–17 season.
Level
League(s)/Division(s)
1
Belgian First Division A
16 clubs – 1 relegation
2
Belgian First Division B
8 clubs – 1 promotion, 1 relegation
3
Belgian First Amateur Division
16 clubs – 1 promotion, 3 relegations
4
Belgian Second Amateur Division Flanders
32 clubs divided in 2 series of 16 – 2 promotions, 4 relegations
Belgian Second Amateur Division Wallonia & Brussels
16 clubs – 1 promotion, 2 relegations
5
Belgian Third Amateur Division Flanders
32 clubs divided in 2 series of 16 – 4 promotions, 3 relegations
Belgian Third Amateur Division Wallonia & Brussels
32 clubs divided in 2 series of 16 – 2 promotions, 3 relegations
6 to 9
Until the end of the 2015–16 season, the structure was as follows. For each division, its official name, sponsorship name (which often differs radically from its official name) and number of clubs is given. The winner(s) of each division promoted to the division(s) directly above them and relegated to the division(s) that lie directly below them.
Level
League(s)/Division(s)
1
Belgian First Division
(Jupiler Pro League)
16 clubs
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