NB I
NB I, Nemzeti Bajnokság I, is the top-tier football league in Hungary. It features a mix of historic clubs and rising sides, with fierce domestic rivalries and a long-standing tradition in European competition.
⚡ Defensively organized with pragmatic, counter-attacking play; emphasis on discipline, teamwork and set pieces.
📌 Notable Facts
- Ferencvárosi TC is the most successful club in NB I history, owning the most national titles.
- The league operates a promotion and relegation system with NB II and typically features 12 clubs per season.
- The NB I has produced numerous players who have competed at the highest levels in Europe and in international competition.
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | +24 | 49 | |
| 2 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +20 | 46 | |
| 3 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | +6 | 40 | |
| 4 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | +9 | 36 | |
| 5 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | +1 | 35 | |
| 6 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 35 | |
| 7 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | +6 | 35 | |
| 8 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 29 | |
| 9 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 28 | |
| 10 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -9 | 26 | |
| 11 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -7 | 24 | |
| 12 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 18 | -28 | 14 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
NB I
NB I, Nemzeti Bajnokság I, is Hungary's top-tier football league. It features 12 clubs and uses a split format: after a 22-match regular season the table divides into a championship group and a relegation group, with 10 further fixtures in each group, giving about 32 matches per team. The season typically runs from August to May, with a winter break in between. Ferencvárosi TC has dominated recently, but MOL Fehérvár FC, Újpest FC and Debreceni VSC regularly challenge for podium places and European qualification. The league's history goes back to 1901, making it one of Europe’s oldest national championships. NB I showcases Hungary's best talents and a steady stream of international players who have shone in European competition. The tactical profile blends compact defense, disciplined teamwork and dangerous set-pieces, with effective counters as a common weapon. Fans follow NB I for the fierce Budapest derbies, for developing homegrown stars, and for the chance to qualify for the UEFA Champions League or Europa Conference League. The league remains a cornerstone of Hungarian football culture and a gateway to continental football.
