The First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the second tier of professional football in the country. It operates under the governance of the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina and features clubs primarily from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the two entities in the country. The league consists of several teams competing for promotion to the top tier, known as the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The season typically runs from August to May, with teams playing each other in a round-robin format, contributing to the development of football in the region.