Slovak First Football League
Slovakia · Since 1993 · 12 clubs
The modern Slovak First Football League was formed in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and the creation of an independent Slovak Republic. It became the country’s highest football division, replacing the shared Czechoslovak First League system. The new league initially featured the strongest Slovak clubs that had previously competed in the Czechoslovak structure.
Since its foundation, the league has been dominated by clubs such as ŠK Slovan Bratislava, MŠK Žilina, and FC Spartak Trnava. Slovan Bratislava has been the most successful team overall, regularly winning titles and representing Slovakia in European competitions. The league has also developed a more modern professional structure, with promotion and relegation connected to lower divisions like the 2. Liga.
Over time, the Slovak First Football League has grown in competitiveness and organization, adapting to UEFA standards and improving its international visibility. While financial and infrastructural gaps compared to top European leagues remain, it continues to serve as the main platform for Slovak club football and player development.
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2024-25 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2023-24 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2022-23 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2021-22 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MFK Ružomberok
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2020-21 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2019-20 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MŠK Žilina
|
FC DAC 1904
|
| 2018-19 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
MFK Ružomberok
|
| 2017-18 |
FC Spartak Trnava
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
| 2016-17 |
MŠK Žilina
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MFK Ružomberok
|
| 2015-16 |
AS Trenčín
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
Spartak Myjava
|
| 2014-15 |
AS Trenčín
|
MŠK Žilina
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 2013-14 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
AS Trenčín
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2012-13 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FK Senica
|
AS Trenčín
|
| 2011-12 |
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 2010-11 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FK Senica
|
MŠK Žilina
|
| 2009-10 |
MŠK Žilina
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica
|
| 2008-09 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2007-08 |
FC Petržalka
|
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Nitra
|
| 2006-07 |
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Petržalka
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 2005-06 |
MFK Ružomberok
|
FC Petržalka
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 2004-05 |
FC Petržalka
|
MŠK Žilina
|
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica
|
| 2003-04 |
MŠK Žilina
|
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica
|
MFK Ružomberok
|
| 2002-03 |
MŠK Žilina
|
FC Petržalka
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 2001-02 |
MŠK Žilina
|
MŠK Púchov
|
FK Inter Bratislava
|
| 2000-01 |
FK Inter Bratislava
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
MFK Ružomberok
|
| 1999-00 |
FK Inter Bratislava
|
FC VSS Košice
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 1998-99 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FK Inter Bratislava
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 1997-98 |
FC VSS Košice
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
FK Inter Bratislava
|
| 1996-97 |
FC VSS Košice
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
| 1995-96 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC VSS Košice
|
FC Spartak Trnava
|
| 1994-95 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FC VSS Košice
|
FK Inter Bratislava
|
| 1993-94 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
FK Inter Bratislava
|
FC DAC 1904
|
| # | Club | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
|
16 | 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 |
| 5 | 2000-01, 2009-10, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 | ||
| 6 | 1996-97, 1999-00, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2011-12, 2014-15 | ||
| 2 |
MŠK Žilina
|
7 | 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2016-17 |
| 6 | 2004-05, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2014-15, 2019-20, 2024-25 | ||
| 1 | 2010-11 | ||
| 3 |
FC VSS Košice
|
2 | 1996-97, 1997-98 |
| 3 | 1994-95, 1995-96, 1999-00 | ||
| 0 | — | ||
| 4 |
FC Petržalka
|
2 | 2004-05, 2007-08 |
| 3 | 2002-03, 2005-06, 2006-07 | ||
| 0 | — | ||
| 5 |
FK Inter Bratislava
|
2 | 1999-00, 2000-01 |
| 2 | 1993-94, 1998-99 | ||
| 3 | 1994-95, 1997-98, 2001-02 | ||
| 6 |
AS Trenčín
|
2 | 2014-15, 2015-16 |
| 1 | 2013-14 | ||
| 1 | 2012-13 | ||
| 7 |
FC Spartak Trnava
|
1 | 2017-18 |
| 3 | 1996-97, 1997-98, 2011-12 | ||
| 11 | 1995-96, 1998-99, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2013-14, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 | ||
| 8 |
MFK Ružomberok
|
1 | 2005-06 |
| 1 | 2021-22 | ||
| 4 | 2000-01, 2003-04, 2016-17, 2018-19 | ||
| 9 |
FC DAC 1904
|
0 | — |
| 5 | 2018-19, 2020-21, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2025-26 | ||
| 3 | 1993-94, 2017-18, 2019-20 | ||
| 10 |
FK Senica
|
0 | — |
| 2 | 2010-11, 2012-13 | ||
| 0 | — | ||
| 11 |
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica
|
0 | — |
| 1 | 2003-04 | ||
| 2 | 2004-05, 2009-10 | ||
| 12 |
MŠK Púchov
|
0 | — |
| 1 | 2001-02 | ||
| 0 | — | ||
| 13 |
FC Nitra
|
0 | — |
| 0 | — | ||
| 1 | 2007-08 | ||
| 14 |
Spartak Myjava
|
0 | — |
| 0 | — | ||
| 1 | 2015-16 |