Kategoria e Parë
| Organising body | FSHF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930 |
| Country | Albania |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of clubs | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Kategoria Superiore |
| Relegation to | Kategoria e Dytë |
| Domestic cup(s) | Albanian Cup |
| Current champions | Vora (1st title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Luftëtari (9 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | RTSH |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2025–26 Kategoria e Parë | |
Kategoria e Parë is the second tier of professional football in Albania, positioned below Kategoria Superiore and above Kategoria e Dytë.
Established in 1930, the league comprises 12 teams. The top two teams earn direct promotion to Kategoria Superiore, while the teams ranked 3rd to 6th enter a playoff tournament.
The winner faces the 8th-placed team from Kategoria Superiore in a promotion play-off match. At the other end of the table, the bottom two teams are relegated to Kategoria e Dytë, while the teams finishing 9th and 10th must compete in a relegation play-off to retain their spot in the league.