The Armenian Premier League is the top professional football league in Armenia. Established in 1992, it features several clubs competing for the championship title each season. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Armenian First League, the second tier of football in the country. Matches are typically held from August to May, with teams playing each other twice, once at home and once away. The league has produced notable clubs like FC Pyunik and FC Alashkert, which have had success in both domestic and international competitions.