The Swiss Super League is the top tier of professional football in Switzerland. Founded in 1897, it is one of the oldest continuously running football leagues in the world. Currently featuring 10 teams, the league operates a unique format: after a quadruple round-robin (36 matches), the league splits into a championship and a relegation group. The top six contest the title and European places, while the bottom four fight to avoid relegation. The champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League. The league is known for its stability, technical style of play, and has been historically dominated by FC Basel, BSC Young Boys, and FC Zürich. It serves as an important export league for talent moving to Europe's top five competitions. Awards like the Player of the Year and Golden Boot celebrate the league's standout performers.