1978–79 Ekstraklasa
| Season | 1978–79 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 July 1978 – 10 June 1979 |
| Champions | Ruch Chorzów (13th title) |
| Relegated | Pogoń Szczecin Gwardia Warsaw |
| European Cup | Ruch Chorzów |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Arka Gdynia |
| UEFA Cup | Widzew Łódź Stal Mielec |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 524 (2.18 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Kazimierz Kmiecik (17 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Ruch 6–0 ŁKS |
| Biggest away win | Pogoń 1–4 Szombierki Wisła 1–4 ŁKS Polonia 0–3 Odra Arka 0–3 Stal |
| Highest scoring | Legia 3–5 Odra Gwardia 4–4 Szombierki |
| Highest attendance | 30,000 |
| Total attendance | 2,599,440 |
| Average attendance | 10,831 18.8% |
← 1977–78 1979–80 → | |
The 1978–79 I liga was the 53rd season of the Polish Football Championship and the 45th season of the I liga, the top Polish professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1927. The league was operated by the Polish Football Association (PZPN).
The champions were Ruch Chorzów, who won their 13th Polish title.