The PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa is the top-tier professional football league in Poland, representing the highest level of domestic club competition in the country. Founded in 1927, it has a rich history and is headquartered in Warsaw. The league, currently sponsored by PKO Bank Polski, consists of 18 teams who play a 34-match season in a double round-robin format. After these 34 rounds, the league splits into a championship group (top eight) and a relegation group (bottom ten), where teams play an additional set of matches to finalize the standings. This unique format ensures high stakes throughout the season. The champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League, with other European spots allocated to the following positions. The Ekstraklasa is known for its passionate fan bases, intense rivalries, and as a key export league for talent moving to bigger Western European competitions. The league's main awards include the championship trophy, the MVP of the season, the top scorer (King of the Goalscorers), and the best goalkeeper.