The Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle is the top professional football league in Tunisia. Established in 1956, it features clubs from across the country competing for the championship title. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Ligue 2, ensuring a competitive environment for teams. 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 Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain.