Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan is the top level of the Swedish men's football league system. It was founded in 1924 and is organized by the Swedish Football Association. The season runs from spring to autumn, with teams playing a double round-robin schedule, home and away, for a total of 30 matches per club. There are currently 16 teams in the league.

Points are awarded using the standard system: three for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned Swedish champions. If teams are level on points, tie-breakers such as goal difference and goals scored are used to determine the final standings.

At the bottom of the table, teams are relegated to Superettan, Sweden’s second division. A promotion/relegation playoff between Allsvenskan and Superettan can determine additional movement between the leagues in some seasons.

Qualification for European competitions is one of the league’s key incentives. The champions typically enter the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, while other high finishers qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League or, previously, the Europa League, depending on UEFA coefficients.

Historically, Allsvenskan features prominent Swedish clubs. Notable rivals include Malmö FF, IFK Göteborg, AIK, and Djurgårdens IF. The league is popular domestically and has contributed players to European competitions, reflecting Sweden’s broader football culture and development system.