Indonesia
The 2023–24 Liga 1 season was the 7th season of Indonesia's top football league under its current name and the 14th season since its establishment in 2008. The season ran from July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, featuring 18 teams competing for the championship. PSM Makassar entered as defending champions after their victory in the previous season, while Persib Bandung ultimately claimed the title by defeating Madura United 6–1 on aggregate in the championship finals.
History
Overview
General information about the league
The 2023–24 Liga 1 season maintained the same 18-team format as the previous campaign, with no relegations occurring due to the impact of the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster that led to the cancellation of the 2022–23 Liga 2 season. The league operated under the sponsorship name BRI Liga 1 and featured significant changes to foreign player regulations, increasing the quota from four to six players per team.
Most recent season and achievements
The season concluded with Persib Bandung winning their first Liga 1 title, securing qualification to the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two group stage. Madura United finished as runners-up and earned a spot in the 2024–25 AFC Challenge League group stage, while Borneo Samarinda claimed third place after defeating PSIS Semarang 4–2 on aggregate in the third-place playoff.
History
Early years
Liga 1 was established in 2008 as Indonesia's premier football competition, representing the country's top tier of professional football. The league has undergone various format changes and developments since its inception to reach its current structure.
Current period
The 2023–24 season marked a significant period with the implementation of new foreign player regulations following AFC decisions. The league increased its foreign player quota from four per team to six per team, with one player required to come from an ASEAN country. This change aligned with AFC club competition requirements that increased quotas to 5+1 players.
Achievements and Honors
Domestic competitions
Persib Bandung claimed the 2023–24 Liga 1 championship title, marking their success in Indonesia's top football competition. The championship was decided through a playoff system featuring the top four teams from the regular series competing in a two-legged knockout format.
Continental and global competitions
The season's conclusion provided qualification pathways for continental competitions, with the champion Persib Bandung earning entry to the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two group stage and runner-up Madura United securing a place in the 2024–25 AFC Challenge League group stage.
Traditional Rivals
The season featured traditional Indonesian football rivalries, with notable competition between established clubs such as Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, and defending champions PSM Makassar, who had been the closest competitors in the previous season.
Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Sponsors
The league operated under the primary sponsorship of BRI (Bank Rakyat Indonesia), giving the competition its official name of BRI Liga 1. Individual clubs maintained their own sponsorship arrangements, with notable changes including Persikabo switching their main sponsor from SBOTOP to Artha Graha Peduli due to Indonesian law prohibiting gambling website sponsorships.
Ownership and finances
The league maintained its professional structure with 18 participating clubs, each operating under their respective ownership models and financial frameworks within Indonesian football regulations.
Stadium
The season was notable for stadium considerations following the previous year's Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster, which had significant impacts on league operations and led to the cancellation of the 2022–23 Liga 2 season. Teams competed across various stadiums throughout Indonesia during the 2023–24 campaign.