Mongolian First League

Mongolian First League
Founded2015 (2015)
CountryMongolia
ConfederationAFC
Number of clubs9
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toMongolian Premier League
Relegation toMongolian Second League (formerly)
League cupMFF Cup
Current championsKhovd Western
(2024–25)
Most championships11 clubs (1 title each)
Websitethe-mff.mn
Current: 2025–26 Mongolian First League

The Mongolian First League (also known as the Khurkhree National First League for sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division of Mongolian football leagues.[1][2][3]

Foundation

The Mongolia First League was founded in 2015 by the Mongolian Football Federation.[4]

The league started with the name Khurkhree First League, including the reference to the sponsor in the name, and the first edition was made up of the Continental FC team.[5]

Stadium

Previously all First League matches were played at the MFF Football Centre. As of the 2022 season, some matches are now also played at the Khan-Uul Stadium.[6]

Current clubs

Nine clubs compete in the league as of the 2025/2026 season.[7]

Champions

Season Champion Ref.
2015 Continental FC [8]
2016 Goyo FC [9]
2017 Arvis FC [10]
2018 Ulaanbaataryn Mazaalaynuud FC [11]
2019 Gepro FC [12]
2020 BCH Lions [13]
2021 Khovd FC [14]
2021–22 Khoromkhon FC [15]
2022–23 Erdenes Ilch FC [16]
2023–24 Hunters FC [17]
2024–25 Khovd Western FC [18]
2025–26

References

  1. ^ "Mongolia 2020". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  2. ^ "BCH Lions celebrating its 2020 1st League championship". mongolianfootball.com. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  3. ^ "Campeonato da Mongólia. Primeira Liga". azscore.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. ^ "Mongolia 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  5. ^ "Mongolia 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  6. ^ Grimm, Justin (21 February 2023). "New MFF Arena Hosting League Matches". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. ^ Grimm, Justin. "2025-2026 Division 1 Finally Begins". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Mongolia 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  9. ^ "Mongolia 2016". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  10. ^ "Mongolia 2017". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  11. ^ "Mongolia 2018". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  12. ^ "Mongolia 2019". RSSSF. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  13. ^ "BCH Lions celebrating its 2020 1st League championship". mongolianfootball.com. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  14. ^ "Khovd Crowned 2021 1st League Champs". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  15. ^ Grimm, Justin (10 July 2022). "2021/22 Seasons Conclude, 22/23 Details Emerge". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  16. ^ Grimm, Justin. "2022/23 Seasons Conclude, 23/24 Details Emerge". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  17. ^ Grimm, Justin. "The 2023/2024 Mongolian Football Calendar Wraps Up". Mongolian Football Central. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  18. ^ Grimm, Justin. "Another Chaotic Season Comes to an End". Mongolia Football Central. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
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