Football league
| Organising body | Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020; 5 years ago (2020) |
| Country | India |
| Number of clubs | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Current champions | Lake City FC (2nd title) (2023–24) |
| TV partners | SportsCast India (YouTube) |
| Current: 2024–25 | |
The Madhya Pradesh Premier League is the top-tier state club league in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is organised by Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA).
The inaugural season kicked off on 10 January 2021, with 8 teams competing for the maiden title. On 27 January 2021, Madan Maharaj FC became the champions of the inaugural edition by defeating Lion's Club 2–0 in the final.
Format and regulations
A total of 9 teams are competing in the league. Each team can sign any number of players outside of Madhya Pradesh, however at least 5 in the playing 11 must be from the district the club belongs. Each team plays home and away round robin format, and top two play the final to decide the winner.
Teams
| Club | City/Town | Seasons participated | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwani FC | Barwani | 4 | |
| Barhampur FC | Barhampur | 4 | |
| Indore Warriors | Indore | 2 | |
| Lakecity FC | Bhopal | 2 | 2 |
| Khel Evam Yuva Kalyan FC | Chhindwara | 2 | |
| Lions Club | Jabalpur | 3 | |
| YSDA | MHOW | 2 | |
| Diamond Rock FA | Balaghat | 4 | |
| Madan Maharaj FC | Bhopal | 3 | 1 |
Winners
| Edition | Years | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2020–21 | Madan Maharaj | Bhopal |
| 2nd | 2021–22 | Eagles FC | Neemuch |
| 3rd | 2022–23 | Lakecity FC | Bhopal |
| 4th | 2023–24 | Lakecity FC | Bhopal |
| 5th | 2024–25 |
Media coverage
| Period | TV/Streaming channel |
|---|---|
| 2021– | Sportscast India |
References
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