The Israeli League, officially known as the Israeli Premier League, is the top professional football (soccer) division in Israel. Established in 1993, it features teams from across the country competing for the championship title. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the lower divisions, ensuring a competitive environment. The league consists of 14 teams that play each other in a round-robin format, with each team playing 26 matches in a season. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. Notable clubs in the league include Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv.