The Belgian Second Division, officially known as the Proximus League, is the second tier of professional football in Belgium. It features clubs that compete for promotion to the top division, the Belgian Pro League. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation, allowing teams to move between divisions based on their performance each season. The Belgian Second Division typically consists of 16 teams that play each other in a round-robin format. Each team plays a total of 30 matches during the regular season. The top teams at the end of the season have the opportunity to compete for promotion, while the lowest-ranked teams face relegation to the lower divisions.