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Polish football league system


The Polish football league system is a series of leagues for club football in Poland.

The Ekstraklasa lies at the top of the Polish football system, followed by I liga, II liga and III liga. Starting from the 2016/2017, 4th tier in Poland has 4 groups. Size of 5th level is under discussion.

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Ekstraklasa
16 clubs
↓ 2 teams

2

I liga
18 clubs
↑ 2 teams
↓ 3-4 teams

3

II liga
18 clubs
↑ 3-4 teams
↓ 4 teams

4

III liga
Group I (North-East)
18 clubs

III liga
Group II (North-West)
18 clubs

III liga
Group III (South-East)
18 clubs

III liga
Group IV (South-West)
18 clubs

16-20 clubs (total: 368 clubs)

14 up to 18 clubs

14 clubs

In most of the regions it is the last league level.
Up to 14 clubs.

Not in all regions.
Number of clubs vary.

The women's league system was changed massively in 2010-11:

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Ekstraliga Kobiet
12 clubs 2teams (go down)

2

I liga (Group North)
10 clubs

I liga (Group South)
10 clubs(one team go up)

3

II liga
locally divided

II liga
locally divided

II liga
locally divided

II liga
locally divided

4

16 provincial leagues


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