I Liga - Women (Slovakia) 2026/27

The Slovak Women's First League operates as the premier division for female football in Slovakia. It sits at Level 1 of the national pyramid, positioned directly above the second-tier II. liga žien. The structure distinguishes itself from the men's Niké Liga through its specific team configuration; while the men's competition fields 12 sides, this women's tournament comprises 10 clubs. The season follows a unique split format. After a regular period consisting of 18 rounds played in a double round-robin style, the competition divides. The top five teams advance to a Title Group, while the bottom five enter a Relegation Group. Within these separate brackets, teams contest eight additional home and away matches. This adds 8 matches per club to their schedule, bringing the total to 26 games. Crucially, points accumulated during the regular season carry over into the split phase, maintaining continuity in the standings. Sporting success is concentrated among a few established sides. Slovan Bratislava holds the record for most titles, securing 15 championships. Spartak Myjava claimed the current 2024–25 title. The highest-ranked side earns the right to compete in the UEFA Women's Champions League via the Champions Path. This qualification route offers significant European exposure. Promotion and relegation operate on a straightforward basis. The team finishing last in the final table drops to the second tier. Conversely, the champion from that lower division moves up to take its place. The league recently adopted the sponsored name 'Orange liga' for the upcoming 2026/27 season. This branding update coincides with the current campaign.

The Slovak Women's First League serves as the top tier of women's football in Slovakia. It features a distinctive 5+5 split format after the regular season. Slovan Bratislava leads with 15 titles. The league qualifies its champion for the UEFA Women's Champions League. It currently consists of 10 clubs, differing from the 12-team men's league.