liiganimistä
Liiganimistä is a Finnish term that translates to "league names" or "championship names." It refers to the practice of naming sports leagues or championships in Finland, particularly in professional sports. These names are often derived from the primary sponsor of the league, leading to a dynamic naming convention that can change over time as sponsorship deals evolve.
The most prominent example in Finland is the ice hockey league, formerly known as SM-liiga, which has
The concept of liiganimistä is not unique to Finland but is a widespread phenomenon in professional sports