The Belarusian First League is the second tier of professional football in Belarus. It operates below the Belarusian Premier League and features clubs competing for promotion to the top division. The league typically consists of around 16 teams, and the season runs from spring to autumn. Clubs in the Belarusian First League play each other in a round-robin format, with points awarded for wins and draws. The top teams at the end of the season can earn promotion, while the lowest-ranked teams may be relegated to the Belarusian Second League.