Georgia women's football championship

History

In 2004, a league was established. It ran for six years in the form of mini-tournaments. It was eventually disbanded for monetary reasons and limited player numbers. The number of teams varied from year to year. In 2008 there were 4 teams, 7 in 2009 and 5 in 2010.

Renewed interest in women's football lead to a new improved league 2014. After years of hiatus a national championship was played in cup style in August 2014.

The league seasons resumed on an annual basis in 2016. The number of participating teams was increased from six to 14 by 2020, which required forming another league. Liga 2 was launched the next year with eight members. In 2025, the women's championship consists of 24 teams split into two leagues.

Since 2025, the Georgian Football Federation has also established a national U15 League to strengthen the development pathway for women's football in Georgia.

Structure

The league season is divided into two parts. The first phase comprises a regular tournament with home and away games. After 18 matches, the top four teams form Championship Group while the bottom six clubs take part in Relegation round. The team finishing in 10th place is relegated automatically and the 9th-placed team participates in playoffs against the Liga 2 runners-up.

Seasons run on a full year system, running from spring to autumn.

Current season

The current iteration of the Women’s League began on 9 March 2025 with ten teams contesting the title. The clubs are listed below in alphabetical order.

Champions

• 1990: Medical School No. 3 Tbilisi
• 1997: Avaza Tbilisi
• 2006–07: Dinamo Tbilisi
• 2007–08: Iveria
• 2008–09: Kobuleti
• 2009–10: Baia
• 2014: Iberia Star Tbilisi
• 2016: Martve
• 2017: Martve
• 2018: WFC Nike Lusso
• 2019: Lanchkhuti
• 2020: WFC Nike Lusso
• 2021: Lanchkhuti
• 2022: Samegrelo*
• 2023: Lanchkhuti
• 2024: Lanchkhuti
• 2025: Nike Lusso Note: Nike and Samegrelo are the previous names of current Nike-Lusso.

Awards

At an annual ceremony hosted by the Georgian Football Federation at the end of each year, best players of the league are named.

References

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