urheilusarjaan
Urheilusarja is a Finnish term referring to a structured competition format in sports, typically a league or series where multiple teams or individuals compete over a season. The goal is to determine a champion, establish final rankings, and determine qualifications for playoffs, promotion, or relegation to other divisions. The exact format varies by sport and country, but the concept centers on a regular sequence of scheduled matches within a defined period.
Structure and season play usually involve a fixed number of rounds or encounters, with teams earning points
Terminology and variations are common. The word sarja is often used interchangeably with a league, while turnaus
In Finland, prominent examples of top-tier urheilusarjat include Veikkausliiga in football, Liiga in ice hockey, Korisliiga