The Madhya Pradesh Premier League is the top-tier state club league in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is organised by Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA). The winner is awarded the SR Deb Trophy.
The inaugural season kicked off on 10 January 2021, with 8 teams competing for the maiden title. On 27 January 2021, Madan Maharaj FC became the champions of the inaugural edition by defeating Lion's Club 2–0 in the final.
Format and regulations A total of 9 teams are competing in the league. Each team can sign any number of players outside of Madhya Pradesh, however at least 5 in the playing 11 must be from the district the club belongs. Each team plays home and away round robin format, and top two play the final to decide the winner.
Teams ClubCity/TownSeasons participatedTitles WonLakecityBhopal22Madan MaharajBhopal31Barwani FCBarwani4Barhampur FCBarhampur4Indore WarriorsIndore2Khel Evam Yuva Kalyan FCChhindwara2Lions ClubJabalpur3YSDAMhow2Diamond Rock FARatlam4
Winners EditionYearsWinning ClubWinner based inNo. of Clubs1st2020–21Madan MaharajBhopal82nd2021–22Eagles FCNeemuch123rd2022–23LakecityBhopal4th2023–24LakecityBhopal5th2024–25LakecityBhopal6th2025–26LakecityBhopal8
Media coverage PeriodTV/Streaming channel2021–Sportscast India
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