The Turkish Third League, known as the TFF 3. Lig, is the fourth tier of the Turkish football league system. It is divided into four regional groups to reduce travel costs and foster local rivalries, with each group containing around 14-18 teams. The format includes a double round-robin, with the champion of each group earning automatic promotion to the TFF 2. Lig. Further promotional playoffs often determine additional promoted teams. This league represents the gateway to fully professional football in Turkey, featuring a blend of reserve teams from bigger clubs, traditional clubs fallen on hard times, and community-based teams with aspirations of climbing the pyramid.