Pakistani football league system

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The Pakistan football league system consists of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Pakistan. The system has a hierarchical format with promotion and relegation between leagues. The top-tier Pakistan Premier League features 12 teams, while the second-tier PFFL B Division comprises 18 teams.

The system (men's)[edit]

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

Professional leagues

Tier 1

Pakistan Premier League (PPL)
12 teams
Relegation: PFFL B Division
Teams also participate in annual knockout football competition - PFF National Challenge Cup

Tier 2

PFFL B Division
18 teams
Promotion: Pakistan Premier League
Teams also participate in annual knockout football competition - PFF National Challenge Cup

Semi-professional leagues

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Regional and city leagues

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