Superettan (Sweden) 2026/27

The Superettan serves as the second tier of Swedish football, sitting directly below the Allsvenskan. Founded in 2000 by the Swedish Football Association, it replaced the regionalized Division 1 to professionalize the second tier. The league consists of 16 clubs competing in a double round-robin format that results in 30 matches per team. The season runs from April through October.

Promotion and relegation define the stakes. The top two teams gain automatic promotion to the Allsvenskan, while the third-placed team enters a playoff against the 14th-placed Allsvenskan side. At the other end, the bottom two teams are automatically relegated to Division 1, with the third and fourth lowest teams contesting relegation playoffs against teams from that division.

The competition differs from the top flight through specific regulations. It enforces stricter youth player quotas, requiring homegrown players on matchday sheets. Stadium licensing requirements are also generally less stringent than those for the Allsvenskan, although both tiers require an Elitlicens. The league is noted for its intimate atmosphere and lower ticket prices, acting as a feeder league for young talent.

Historical success belongs to several clubs. Kalmar FF, Östers IF, IF Brommapojkarna, Mjällby AIF, and Västerås SK each hold two titles. Östers IF holds the record for consecutive seasons in the league since its inception. Kalmar FF recorded the most goals scored by a team in a single season. The 2023 title was won by Västerås SK, and Degerfors IF claimed the 2024 championship.