Lebanese Premier League
| Organising body | Lebanese Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 1934 |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Lebanese Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | |
| League cup(s) | Lebanese Federation Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Challenge League |
| Current champions | Ansar (15 titles) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Ansar (15 titles) |
| Top goalscorer | Fadi Alloush (120) |
| Broadcaster(s) | MTV Lebanon, FIFA+ |
| Website | the-lfa |
| Current: 2024–25 Lebanese Premier League | |
The Lebanese First Division (Arabic: الدوري اللبناني الدرجة الأولى), commonly known as the Lebanese Premier League (Arabic: الدوري اللبناني الممتاز, romanized: ad-dawrī al-lubnānī al-mumtāz), is the top division of the Lebanese football league system. Established in 1934 and organized by the Lebanese Football Association (LFA), the Lebanese Premier League is one of the oldest in the Middle East, originally launched under the name Edmond Rubeiz Cup. Throughout its history, the league has experienced several interruptions due to political instability and conflict.
As of the 2024–25 season, the league features 12 clubs and employs a split-season format, with a regular season followed by championship and relegation rounds. The league champion qualifies for the AFC Challenge League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Lebanese Second Division. The league introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in 2023.
Prominent early clubs included Nahda (who won the first edition), Homenetmen, and Homenmen. In recent years, clubs such as Ahed, Ansar, and Nejmeh have dominated the competition. Ansar holds the record for most league titles with 15, including a streak of 11 consecutive championships between 1988 and 1999.