Ligue 1 (Ivory Coast) 2026/27

The top division of football in Côte d'Ivoire represents the highest level of domestic competition. Ligue 1 operates under the supervision of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF), with professional management handled by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). The current iteration of the tournament, known as Ligue 1 MTN, follows a double round-robin format involving sixteen clubs. This structure ensures that every team plays each opponent twice within the season.

The competition sits at the summit of the Ivorian football pyramid. Below it lies Ligue 2, which facilitates the movement of two teams between the tiers each season through promotion and relegation. This system maintains competitive balance within the national structure. The league serves as the primary pathway for qualification to continental tournaments. The champion and runner-up secure places in the CAF Champions League, while the third-place finisher and the cup winner enter the CAF Confederation Cup. Additionally, the winners of the league and the domestic cup contest the Supercoupe de Côte d'Ivoire, a match without continental stakes.

ASEC Mimosas stands as the most successful entity in the league's history, having claimed thirty titles. Africa Sports National follows with eighteen championships. These results highlight the dominance of established clubs over newer entrants to the top flight. The competition traces its modern origins to 1960, aligning with the country's independence and the creation of the FIF. This marked a shift from regional championships to a unified national league. Prior to this date, a pre-independence national championship existed, though the current era is formally recognized from 1960. Onze Frères de Bassam won that inaugural edition.

The league also holds a record for the longest unbeaten run in domestic history, achieved by ASEC Mimosas over 108 matches. This statistic underscores the sustained performance capabilities of certain sides. The tournament name has evolved over time, previously operating as Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Ligue 1 LONACI. These changes reflect sponsorship agreements rather than structural alterations. The competition remains central to the sporting identity of the nation.