The Persian Gulf Professional League is the highest division of professional football in Iran and has been the country’s top league since its founding in 2001. Since 2013, the league has won 16 teams.
The League Champions will compete in the AFC Champions League group stage, but the runner-up will secure their position in the AFC Champions League qualifying playoff round. According to the Tehran Times, the winner of the Hazfi Cup will also represent Iran in the AFC Champions League 2.
Persepolis stands out as the most successful club to win nine titles in the 23rd edition held so far.
A total of 16 teams will be participating next season. The tractors are defending champions, while Fajr Sepasi and Paykan are newly promoted teams, securing spots from last season. Habadar and Nassazi were left to Part 1 by the PGPL.
MNA