Optibet Virsliga is the top professional football league in Latvia. Established in 1992, it features several teams competing for the championship title each season. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 1. līga, the second tier of Latvian football. The league is named after its main sponsor, Optibet, a popular online betting company. Matches are typically held from March to November, with each team playing a total of 28 games. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion and qualifies for European competitions.