Iraqi Premier League
The Iraqi Premier League is the top professional football division in Iraq. It features 20 clubs competing annually for the national title, with a history dating back to the 1970s. The league has produced many of Iraq's most successful clubs and players who feed the national team.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced with emphasis on wide play and quick transitions
📌 Notable Facts
- Al-Zawraa is the most successful club in Iraqi Premier League history by titles
- The competition features clubs from Baghdad and other major Iraqi cities such as Basra and Erbil
- The league serves as the primary pathway for players to reach the Iraqi national team
🏆 Top Teams
Iraqi Premier League
The Iraqi Premier League is the top-flight football competition in Iraq, bringing together the country’s strongest clubs for season-long battles. Featuring 20 teams in a double round-robin format, the league delivers home-and-away duels that test speed, skill and tactical flexibility. It is the focal point of Iraqi football, shaping national pride, producing domestic stars who move on to the national team or abroad, and driving local economies through matchday activity and sponsorship. The season typically runs from fall into spring, with matches on weekends and occasional midweek fixtures to fit a dense calendar. Iconic clubs such as Al-Shorta, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, and Al-Zawraa have long dominated, while Erbil SC, Naft, and Duhok add regional flavor and fiery derbies that light up stadiums. The league also showcases young talents from academies alongside seasoned veterans who have worn international jerseys. Fans follow it for the relentless pace, attacking intent, and wide play that characterizes Iraqi football—quick transitions, crosses from the flanks, and decisive finishes that produce memorable moments. In short, the Iraqi Premier League is a vivid heartbeat of Iraqi sport, culture, and ambition.
