Liigivahelisi

Liigivahelisi is an Estonian term that translates to "interleague" or "between leagues." In the context of sports, it specifically refers to competitions, matches, or leagues that involve teams or participants from different, previously separate leagues. This can occur for various reasons, such as unifying a sport, creating a more competitive landscape, or for special exhibition events.

The concept of liigivahelisi competitions can manifest in different ways. It might involve a championship game between the winners of two distinct national leagues, like a basketball or ice hockey league. Alternatively, it could refer to a series of games where teams from different tiers within the same sport's structure play against each other, potentially as part of a cup competition or a promotion/relegation playoff system. The primary characteristic is the crossing of traditional league boundaries to foster broader competition and engagement. Such events often generate significant interest due to the novelty of seeing teams from different competitive environments face off. The term is primarily used within the Estonian sporting lexicon but the underlying concept is common in sports worldwide.