Mongolian First League

The Mongolian First League (also known as the Khurkhree National First League for sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division of Mongolian football leagues.^[1][2][3]

Mongolian First League

Founded	2015; 9 years ago (2015)
Country	Mongolia
Confederation	AFC
Divisions	4
Number of teams	10
Level on pyramid	2
Promotion to	Mongolian National Premier League
Relegation to	Mongolian Second League
League cup(s)	MFF Cup
Most championships	8 clubs (1 title each)
Website	https://the-mff.mn/
Current: 2020

Foundation

The Mongolia First League was founded in 2015 by the Mongolian Football Federation.^[4]

The league started with the name Khurkhree First League, including the reference to the sponsor in the name, and the first edition was made up of the Continental FC team.^[5]

Stadium

Previously all First League matches were played at the MFF Football Centre. As of the 2022 season, some matches are now also played at the Khan-Uul Stadium.^[6]

Champions

• 2015 – Continental FC^[7]
• 2016 – Goyo FC^[8]
• 2017 – Arvis FC^[9]
• 2018– Ulaanbaataryn Mazaalaynuud FC^[10]
• 2019 – Gepro FC^[11]
• 2020 – BCH Lions^[12][13]
• 2021 – Khovd FC^[14]
• 2021/22- Khoromkhon FC^[15]
• 2022/23- Erdenes Ilch FC^[16]
• 2023/24- Hunters FC^[17]
• 2024/25-

References

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5. "Mongolia 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
6. Grimm, Justin (21 February 2023). "New MFF Arena Hosting League Matches". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
7. "Mongolia 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
8. "Mongolia 2016". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
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11. "Mongolia 2019". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
12. "Mongolia 2020". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
13. "BCH Lions celebrating its 2020 1st League championship". mongolianfootball.com. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
14. "Khovd Crowned 2021 1st League Champs". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
15. Grimm, Justin (10 July 2022). "2021/22 Seasons Conclude, 22/23 Details Emerge". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
16. Grimm, Justin. "2022/23 Seasons Conclude, 23/24 Details Emerge". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
17. "Mongolia 2023/24". Facebook. Retrieved 3 July 2024.