The Manipur Premier League is the highest state-level men's football league in Manipur, India. The first season was started in 2023, organised by the All Manipur Football Association. While the highest state league until the 2022–23 season, Manipur State League is still held, the champions of Manipur Premier League was given the spot for promotion to I-League 3.
History The Manipur Premier League was introduced as an elite football competition in the state and become the apex of football in Manipur and provide the foundations for grassroots and youth development. The first season was won by both Southern Sporting Union (SSU) and Asufii Football Academy, who were declared the joint winners of the first season as the final match was abandoned due to crowd trouble. The second season was won by FC Raengdai representing Noney district.
League structure TierDivision1(5 on Indian football Pyramid)Manipur Premier League2(6 on Indian football pyramid)AMFA Cup3(7 on Indian football pyramid)AMFA Winners' Cup(Thangjam Birchandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup)4(8 on Indian football pyramid)District leagues
Stadiums The stadiums that are used for the Manipur Premier League are Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong, SAI Ground in Takyel located in Imphal.
Prize money Prize money for the 3rd Manipur Premier League: PurseChampions ₹5 lakhRunners-up ₹3 lakh
Teams 2025–26 season +Team LocationAthletic Brother's Association Porompat, Imphal EastAll Moirang Football Association (AMOFA) Moirang, BishnupurAngtha FC Angtha Yaripok, Imphal EastAnouba Imagi Mangal (AIM) Khabam Lamkhai, Imphal EastAsufii Football Academy Punanamei, SenapatiImphal Youth FC (IYFC) ImphalKshetri Iril Mapal Youth Club (KIYC) Kshetri Iril Mapal, Imphal EastMayang Imphal United FC Mayang Imphal, Imphal WestRising Athletic Union (RAU) ImphalSagolband United Sagolband, Imphal WestSang-Gai Heroes Angtha, Imphal EastSocial Sporting Club Sekta, Imphal EastSouthern Sporting Union (SSU) ImphalUnited Chandel FC ChandelYoung Physique's Union (YPHU) Imphal
Champions SeasonChampionsRunners-upRef2023–24Southern Sporting Union and Asufii FA (joint winners)2024–25FC RaengdaiAsufii FA2025–26Southern Sporting UnionAnouba Imagi Mangal
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