The Scottish Premiership is the top tier of professional football in Scotland and one of the oldest league competitions in the world. It is a league defined by intense rivalries, passionate support, and a historic duopoly, offering a unique and fiercely competitive environment where tradition and modern football collide. Currently known as the cinch Premiership for sponsorship reasons, the league in its current format was established in 2013, succeeding the Scottish Premier League. Its headquarters are in Glasgow, the heart of Scottish football. The main competition is a season-long battle for the championship, with the significant sub-plots of European qualification and the dreaded relegation playoff spot. The structure involves 12 teams. After each club plays each other three times (33 matches), the league splits into a top six and bottom six for a final round of five matches, creating a 38-game season. The champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League, with other European spots available. The bottom club is relegated automatically, while the 11th-placed team enters a playoff with clubs from the Scottish Championship. The league's dominant characteristic is the historic rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, known as the Old Firm, which shapes the landscape. The global reach of these two clubs is immense, with fan bases worldwide. The league is known for its physically demanding style, vocal crowds, and tightly-contested matches outside the top two. The ultimate honor is winning the Scottish Premiership trophy. Key individual awards include the PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year, the SFWA Footballer of the Year, and the Young Player of the Year, all highly prestigious within Scottish football.