Football Uzbekistan
Football Uzbekistan is the Super League, the country's top division, which has been held since 1992.
There are 16 clubs playing in the tournament, and Pakhtakor has the most titles.
The Uzbekistan Championship has been played since 1992 - from the first season after gaining independence. Until 2017, the top division was called the Major League, since 2018 - the Super League; Since 2024, the title sponsor of the tournament has been the Artel household appliances brand, hence the sponsorship name Artel Super League.
There are 16 clubs in the Super League, and the tournament follows a round-robin system. The second highest division is the Pro League of Uzbekistan, the third is the First League. The leagues are managed by the Professional Football League, and the Football Association of Uzbekistan, a member of FIFA and AFC, is responsible for the national teams and the football industry as a whole.
The most titled club in the country is Pakhtakor (16 championships). The current champion is Neftchi with their sixth title in history. Competition for titles is lower than in Europe, but stable: during the years of independence, only a few clubs have become champions.
In terms of level, the Uzbekistan Super League is considered one of the strongest championships in Asia - along with tournaments in Japan, South Korea, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The champion and prize-winners receive tickets to Asian club tournaments: the Elite AFC Champions League and, for some participants, the Second AFC Champions League. The selection scheme depends on the country’s rating in the AFC and changes by season, so it cannot be fixed for a long time.
The worst clubs of the season leave the Super League and move to the Uzbekistan Pro League. You can compare it with the neighboring regional championship in the materialsKazakhstan Football ChampionshipAndKPL table.
Since 1992 - from the first season after the collapse of the USSR.
16 clubs.
Until 2018 - the Major League of Uzbekistan.
Pakhtakor - 16 championships.
Publication date: 10/04/2026. Founding year, number of members and titles verified as of this date; the current table and compositions of clubs are not recorded.
Uzbekistan Super League - championship since 1992: 16 clubs, relegation to the Pro League and tickets to Asian club tournaments. The most titled club is Pakhtakor. General context - in the sectionfootball.