About Montenegrin Cup

The Montenegrin First League is the top professional football division in Montenegro and was established in 2006 after the country became independent. It is organized by the Football Association of Montenegro and represents the highest level of domestic football competition. The league replaced the previous joint system that included clubs from Serbia and Montenegro, marking the beginning of a separate national football structure for Montenegro.

The competition generally features 10 teams, although the number has varied in earlier seasons. Clubs compete in a multi-round format where each team plays the others several times during the season, creating a long and competitive schedule. The league also serves as a qualification route for European tournaments, with top teams earning spots in UEFA competitions, which adds significant importance to final standings.

Since its formation, the league has been dominated mainly by FK Budućnost Podgorica and FK Sutjeska Nikšić, which have won most of the championships. Other clubs such as Rudar, Mogren, Zeta, and Dečić have also achieved title success, but less frequently. Promotion and relegation with the Montenegrin Second League ensure movement between divisions, maintaining competitiveness across seasons.