National League (division)
| Founded | 1979 (as Alliance Premier League) |
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| Country | England (24 teams) |
| Number of clubs | 24 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 Step 1 (National League System) |
| Promotion to | EFL League Two |
| Relegation to | |
| Domestic cup(s) | |
| League cup(s) | National League Cup |
| International cup(s) |
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| Current champions | Barnet (4th title) |
| Most championships |
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| Broadcaster(s) | DAZN |
| Website | thenationalleague.org.uk |
| Current: 2025–26 National League | |
The National League, officially known as Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in England. The National League is the first division of the National Leagues and step 1 of the National League System and fifth-highest tier overall in the English football league system, after the Premier League and the EFL leagues and is contested by 24 clubs. Through the National League, clubs get promoted to the EFL League Two, one of the divisions of the English Football League. Formerly the Conference National, the league was renamed the National League from the 2015–16 season.
Notable former English Football League clubs that compete in the National League include: FGR, Morecambe, Carlisle United, Rochdale, Yeovil Town, Hartlepool United, Southend United, Scunthorpe United, Boston United Sutton United and York City. The longest tenured team currently competing in the National League is Eastleigh, who have been competing in the National League since 2014–15.