The Montenegrin First League is the top professional football league in Montenegro. Established in 2006, it features several clubs competing for the championship title each season. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the lower division, known as the Montenegrin Second League. The league typically consists of 10 teams that play each other in a round-robin format. Each team plays a total of 36 matches during the season, with points awarded for wins and draws. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion and qualifies for European competitions.