Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League (Persian: لیگ برتر خلیج فارس, Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs), formerly known as the Iran Premier League (Persian: لیگ برتر ایران, Lig-e bartar-e Irân), is the highest division of professional football in Iran. Each year, its top team becomes the Iranian football champion, and the two lowest finishers are relegated to Azadegan League.
| Organising body | Football League Organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2 November 2001; 21 years ago |
| Country | Iran |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Azadegan League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Hazfi Cup Iranian Super Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League AFC Champions League 2 |
| Current champions | Persepolis (15th title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Persepolis (15 titles) |
| Most appearances | Jalal Hosseini (494) |
| Top goalscorer | Reza Enayati (149 goals) |
| TV partners | Iraqiya Sports |
| Website | IranLeague.ir |
| Current: 2023–24 Persian Gulf Pro League | |
Since 2013, the league comprises 16 teams. The winner and runner-up of the Persian Gulf Pro League along with the Hazfi Cup champion are automatically qualified for the AFC Champions League group stages. The third of the Persian Gulf Pro League is qualified for the AFC Champions League Play-off round. The bottom two teams in the league are relegated to Azadegan League. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times.