"Kategoria e Parë" is the top tier of professional football in Albania. It features the best teams in the country, competing for the national championship. The league is known for its competitive nature and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play internationally. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the lower divisions, ensuring that teams must perform well to maintain their status. Matches are held weekly, and the season typically runs from August to May, culminating in a championship playoff to determine the winner of the league.