The 2025–26 Iraqi Premier Division League was the 52nd season of the Iraqi Premier Division League, the second tier of the Iraqi football league system since its establishment in 1974, and the third under its new name. The season began on 2 October 2025 and ended on 25 May 2026.
Al-Jolan were crowned champions for the first time, and were promoted to the Iraq Stars League alongside runners-up Ghaz Al-Shamal.
League table
Promotion play-offs Play-out round The 3rd and 4th-placed teams compete in a play-off, with the winner advancing to the promotion play-off and the loser remaining in the Premier Division League.
If the scores are level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time are played. If the scores are still level after extra time, the 3rd-placed team advances to the promotion play-off due to their superior league position.
Promotion play-off The winner of the play-out round competes in a two-legged play-off with the 18th-placed team from the Iraq Stars League for a place in next season's Stars League. If the tie ends in a draw on aggregate, there is no extra time played and the game goes straight to a penalty shootout.
Karbala won 2–0 on aggregate.
Relegation play-off The 18th-placed team competes in a two-legged play-off with the 3rd-placed team from the First Division League for a place in next season's Premier Division League.
Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi won 3–1 on aggregate.
References
External links Iraq Football Association