Virsliga is the top professional football league in Latvia. Established in 1992, it features clubs from across the country competing for the championship title. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 1. līga, the second tier of Latvian football. The season typically runs from March to November, with each team playing a total of 28 matches. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. FK Rīga and FK Ventspils are among the notable clubs that have historically performed well in the league.