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42-811: Each year, its top team becomes the Iranian football champion , and the two lowest finishers are relegated to Azadegan League . Since 2013, the league comprises 16 teams. The winner of the Persian Gulf Pro League along with the Hazfi Cup champion automatically qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite group stages. The third of the Persian Gulf Pro League is qualified for the AFC Champions League Elite Play-off round. The bottom two teams in

84-426: A season, which runs annually from July to the following May, each team plays twice against the others in the league, once at home and once away, resulting in each team competing in 34 games in total. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the league table by points gained, then goal difference, then goals scored and then their head-to-head record for that season. At

126-488: A system of promotion and relegation. Each year, the top finishing teams in the Azadegan League are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League, and the lowest finishing teams are relegated to League 2 . Since 2016, the league comprises 18 teams. The winner and the runner-up of the Azadegan League are automatically promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League. The bottom three teams in the league are relegated to League 2. In

168-515: A win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the league table by points gained, then goal difference, then goals scored and then their head-to-head record for that season. At the end of the season, the club with the most points becomes the Iranian champion . Currently, the Champions, the Runners Up and the Hazfi Cup champions qualify automatically for the group phase of

210-501: The 2014–15 season. Padideh won the title in 2013–14 after a victory over Naft Masjed Soleyman in the league final. One season later, Foolad Novin could win the league after they beat Siah Jamegan in final. Due to the fact that Foolad Novin is the reserve team of Foolad Khuzestan , they could not promote to the Persian Gulf Pro League . Instead of Foolad Novin, Esteghlal Ahvaz was allowed to promote. Before

252-630: The AFC Champions League , while the third-place team enters the AFC Champions League at the Play-off round. The bottom two teams are relegated to Azadegan League . Furthermore, all teams in the Persian Gulf Pro League can participate in the Hazfi Cup . Updated on 7 December 2021. (Source) Persian Gulf Pro League Total Source: iplstats.com Notes: Only league matches; play-offs are not included in

294-481: The Azadegan League . The 2014–15 Persian Gulf Pro League was embossed by a championship battle between Sepahan , Tractor and Naft Tehran . Furthermore, there were strange events in the stadium, including a lot of misinformation and disturbed telecommunication. Although Sepahan secured their title with a 2–0 victory over Saipa, thousands of Tractor supporters celebrated on the pitch, believing that they won

336-681: The Iranian Football Federation decided to give the league another name. Since then, the league had been primarily known in Iran as Persian Gulf Cup (PGC). The Football Federation decided this to promote the Persian naming. The name of the Persian Gulf has been disputed by some Arab countries since the 1960s due to political and ethnic differences between Iran and Arab countries. The football Federation decided also to change

378-485: The Tehran province in Iran's divisions. Azadegan League The Azadegan League ( Persian : ليگ آزادگان , Lig-e Âzâdegân ), also known as League 1 ( Persian : لیگ یک , Lig-e Yek ), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran . It was the top-level football league in Iran from its foundation in 1991 until 2001, when the Persian Gulf Pro League was established. Azadegan League operates on

420-630: The 2002–03 season, PAS Tehran , became the Iranian football champion of the 2003–04 Iran Pro League . It was the last Iranian championship for PAS Tehran. PAS Tehran's professional football team was dissolved in 2007.. In 2004, the number of teams was increased from 14 to 16 teams. Foolad of Ahvaz became the first champion from Khuzestan Province . In the 2005–06 Iran Pro League Esteghlal celebrated their first championship since 2001. Shamoushak Noshahr and Shahid Ghandi (today known as Tarbiat Yazd ) relegated to Azadegan League. On 12 August 2006,

462-573: The Iran Pro League. 22 clubs participated in two groups of 11 teams including a final stage for the best four teams. The format was changed into a classic league of 16 teams for the next two seasons. Shamoushak Noshahr became the champion in 2002–03 , while Saba Battery won the league title in the 2003–04 season. Once more the league changed their format in 2004. Between the 2004–05 and 2007–08 Azadegan League season, 24 clubs played in two groups of 12 teams. After Shahid Ghandi winning

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504-588: The Iran Professional League (IPL) and repeated the title in 2017-18 Season. The Following Season Persepolis again were champion for three times in a row. In the past, the number of teams was changed at various times. Since 2013, the league comprises 16 teams. Over the course of a season, which runs annually from July to the following May, each team plays twice against the others in the league, once at home and once away, resulting in each team competing in 30 games in total. Three points are awarded for

546-431: The Iranian champion. The League was scaled down from 18 to 16 teams before the beginning of the next season. Foolad won the 2013–14 Persian Gulf Cup . Foolad saved their championship after they defeated Gostaresh Foulad away . The league changed its name from Persian Gulf Cup to Persian Gulf Pro League in 2014. The Iranian Football Federation decided also to change the logos of the Persian Gulf Pro League and of

588-550: The Persian Gulf Cup because of the 2004–05 Azadegan League promotion controversy. After Payam Mashhad winning the title in the 2007–08 Azadegan League season, the number of teams was increased to 28 before the start of the 2008–09 season. They played in two groups of 14 teams until 2013. East Azerbaijan's famous club Tractor returned finally back to the Persian Gulf Cup by winning the 2008–09 season alongside Steel Azin . Shahrdari Tabriz and Naft Tehran were

630-414: The all-time table. Esteghlal was deducted one point in the 2013–14 season. Persepolis was deducted six points in the 2005–06 season. Persepolis was deducted six points in the 2007–08 season. Persepolis was deducted one point in the 2013–14 season. Sepahan was deducted three points in the 2007–08 season. Zob Ahan was deducted one point in the 2005–06 season. Tractor

672-420: The champions in the 2009–10 season, before Damash winning the league in 2010–11 . Paykan won the league title 2011–12 , while Gostaresh and Esteghlal Khuzestan winning the league one year later. Although Shahrdari Tabriz could win their group, they had to relegate due to match-fixing. The number of teams was reduced in the next two seasons. 26 clubs participated in 2013–14 , while 24 teams played in

714-456: The chance to promoted. Naft Masjed Soleyman drew 2–2 with Mes Rafsanjan and won the league, while Nassaji defeated Rah Ahan 6–0 in Tehran's Takhti Stadium and became runners-up with 64 points thanks to a better goal difference than Khooneh be Khooneh . In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. Since 2016, the league comprises 18 teams. Over the course of

756-751: The country. Due to the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War , the Takht Jamshid Cup was dissolved and also the lower leagues were unorganized. In 1989 the Qods League was created as the national football league. Esteghlal were the first national champion since PAS Tehran in 1978 . After the season the Qods League was not continued. In 1991 the Azadegan League was formed as the top flight of Iranian football. The league

798-483: The decades in SD 240p and below, drawing criticism from the sports media. It was announced in 2024 that the image quality will be upgraded to HD in the coming years. The Persian Gulf Pro League has been sponsored since 2005. There have been four sponsors since the league's formation. The league championship trophy is made up of two parts, the main part is shiny Chrome and the smaller part shiny golden in color. The sides of

840-504: The end of the season, the top two teams are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League and the bottom three teams are relegated to League 2 . Furthermore, all teams in the Azadegan League can participate in the Hazfi Cup . Notes: Saba Qom was formerly known as Saba Battery Shahid Ghandi Yazd was known as Tarbiat Yazd between 2006 and 2015 Rahian Kermanshah was formerly known as Shirin Faraz Steel Azin

882-415: The first time in their history in 1993. Before the start of the 1993–94 season, the league changed its format again. 14 teams participated in one group. Saipa won the Azadegan League title, sitting three points of runners-up Persepolis . Only one year later the league format was changed again. 24 clubs participated in two groups of 12 teams. Saipa defended their title in final against Esteghlal. Prior to

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924-423: The last 15 minutes with 1–4. Payam Mashhad had to relegated alongside Bargh Shiraz and Damash . The 2009–10 Persian Gulf Cup was dominated by the two Isfahan based clubs Sepahan and Zob Ahan . Ultimately Sepahan won the league. Sepahan repeated their success by winning the 2010–11 and 2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup . Esteghlal won the 2012–13 Persian Gulf Cup and became for the eight time in their history

966-496: The league are relegated to Azadegan League. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. To the turn of the millennium the Iranian Football Federation decided to create a new professional football league. In 2001, the Iran Pro League was founded as the new top-level football league in Iran. After the Iran Pro League was established as the professional football league of Iran, Azadegan League

1008-413: The league for the first time in club's history. Also the 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League was not decided until the last matchday. Esteghlal Khuzestan won the league in front of Persepolis and Esteghlal . Persepolis missed their opportunity winning the league after eight years. However, Persepolis dominated the next season and won the 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League . Persepolis football team claimed

1050-472: The league in 2004–05, Mes Kerman became the champion in the 2005–06 season. Sanat Naft Abadan , the third-ranked team in 2004–05, criticized the Iranian Football Federation due to incidents in the final stage. In the 2006–07 Azadegan League season, Pegah and Shirin Faraz became the champions of the league, while Tractor failed once again for promotion. Also, Sanat Naft Abadan promoted automatically to

1092-448: The league. *GPGR: Goals Per Game Ratio The state-owned television channel IRIB has the broadcasting rights for the most matches of the Persian Gulf Pro League, Azadegan League and Hazfi Cup . Each match of Esteghlal and Persepolis is broadcasting by IRIB TV3 , IRIB's channel. After the 1979 revolution , the right to broadcast the Iranian leagues was exclusively given to IRIB . The organization broadcast matches throughout

1134-449: The logo of the league. The final logo was selected from over 130 designs and unveiled on 14 November 2006. Saipa won the 2006–07 Persian Gulf Cup . Until 2007 six different teams won the league title successively. A foreign player became the league's top goal scorer. Nigerian striker Daniel Olerum scored 17 goals in 27 matches for Aboomoslem . The winner of only two seasons before, Foolad , had to relegated to Azadegan League . Before

1176-562: The past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. In 1970, the Local League was created. The league included teams from all Iran in different qualifying tournaments. In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was founded as the national league and included teams from all over

1218-576: The performance of each club describing winners of the Championship. The following table lists the Iranian football champions by city . The following table lists the Iranian football champions by Province . ^1 Since 2003 to 2015, Saipa Club had played its games in Karaj (Capital of Alborz Province ). but before the formation of the Alborz province in 2010, Karaj was considered part of

1260-441: The start of the 1995–96 Azadegan League season, the league changed its format again. 16 teams participated in one group until 1999. Persepolis were the champions in 1995–96 , 1996–97 and 1998–99 , while Esteghlal became the champion in the 1997–98 season. In 1999 the league was reduced to 14 teams. Persepolis won the 1999–2000 Azadegan League season, sitting seven points clear of rival Esteghlal. The 2000–01 season

1302-468: The start of the 2007–08 season the number of teams was increased from 16 to 18 teams. The professional football team of PAS Tehran was also dissolved before the start of the season. Instead of PAS Tehran a new club was founded in Hamadan and named PAS Hamedan . In 2008, Saba Battery was also moved from Tehran to Qom . Since then, the club is known as Saba Qom . The championship of the 2007–08 season

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1344-426: The start of the 2015–16 Azadegan League season, they returned to a classic league format. 20 clubs participated in 2015–16, before the number of teams were reduced to 18 one season later. Paykan won the 2015–16 season, sitting seven points clear of Machine Sazi . Like in the 2016–17 season, Nassaj was also involved in a dramatic season finish in the 2017–18 Azadegan League . At the last matchday, five teams had

1386-752: The trophy are taken from the armour of two Persian Achaemenid soldiers. This trophy also has references to the Persian Gulf. Every season, a new copy of this trophy, which takes about one and a half months to make, is made by artisans to be presented to the champions. Medals are also distributed. The medals and the championship trophy are made of brass metal , the medals and the championship trophy are both gold plated . List of Iranian football champions Local League (1970–1972) Takht Jamshid Cup (1973–1978) Qods League (1989–1990) Azadegan League (1991–2001) Pro League (2001–) The Iranian football champions are

1428-549: The winners of the highest league in Iranian football, which since 2001–02 is the Pro League . The title has been contested since 1970, in varying forms of competition. While Persepolis has won a record 16 championship titles. Bold indicates Double winners – i.e. League and Hazfi Cup winners OR League and Champions League winners Italic indicates Treble winners – i.e. League, Hazfi Cup and Champions League winners Titles won by club (%) The following table lists

1470-412: Was decided on the last matchday. Persepolis defeated Sepahan . Sanat Naft and Shirin Faraz (today known as Rahian Kermanshah ) relegated to Azadegan League . The next season was dominated by Esteghlal and the two surprising teams Zob Ahan and Mes Kerman . Zob Ahan was the leading team after 75 minutes on matchday 34, before they lost their match against Foolad due to three conceded goals in

1512-449: Was declared as the second-highest league in the Iranian football league system . The Iran Pro League comprised 14 clubs until the 2003–04 season . The first winner of the Iran Pro League was Persepolis , who beat Esteghlal by one point on the final match day. Esteghlal Rasht and East Azerbaijan's club Tractor had been relegated to the Azadegan League. Tractor took eight years to return to Iran's highest division The runner-up of

1554-410: Was deducted one point in the 2013–14 season. Malavan was deducted one point in the 2013–14 season. PAS Tehran was deducted one point in the 2006–07 season. Damash was deducted one point in the 2013–14 season. Steel Azin was formerly known as Ekbatan. Rahian Kermanshah was formerly known as Shirin Faraz. Tarbiat Yazd was formerly known as Shahid Ghandi. Gahar Zagros

1596-405: Was formerly known as Ekbatan Tractor was formerly known as Tractor Sazi Padideh was known as Shahr Khodrou between 2019 and 2021 Notes: Saba Qom was formerly known as Saba Battery Shahid Ghandi Yazd was known as Tarbiat Yazd between 2006 and 2015 Rahian Kermanshah was formerly known as Shirin Faraz Steel Azin was formerly known as Ekbatan Tractor

1638-399: Was formerly known as Tractor Sazi Padideh was known as Shahr Khodrou between 2019 and 2021 Notes: Only league matches, Play-offs are not included in the all-time table Nassaji Mazandaran was deducted three points in the 2012–13 season Aluminium Arak was formerly known as PAS Arak, Shensa Arak, Hamyari Arak and Shahrdari Arak Malavan was deducted six points in

1680-553: Was formerly known as Damash Lorestan. Shahr Khodro was deducted six points in the 2017–18 season. Esteghlal Khuzestan was deducted six points in the 2018–19 season. Shams Azar was deducted three points in the 2023–24 season. Notes: Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances. The official game reports can be found under the match schedule on iranleague.ir. The viewer numbers are noted in these. This results in average attendance. 2017 2016 2014 Players in bold are still active in

1722-458: Was named as Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who were released. Azadegan means the liberated in Persian . The league started with a format of 12 teams in the first season . In the 1992–93 Azadegan League season the league changed its format. 16 clubs participated in two groups of eight teams. PAS Tehran were the champions in both seasons. Esteghlal relegated for

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1764-468: Was the last year of the Azadegan League as the top-level football league of Iran. Esteghlal became the champion in a league of 12 teams. After the Iran Pro League was established as the professional football league of Iran, Azadegan League was declared as the second-highest professional league in the Iranian football league system . Esteghlal Ahvaz won the 2001–02 Azadegan League season and promoted to Iran Pro League. Also Sanat Naft Abadan promoted to

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