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| Founded | 1988; 38 years ago (1988) |
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| Country | Sweden |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of clubs | 14 |
| Relegation to | Elitettan |
| Domestic cup | Svenska Cupen |
| International cup | UEFA Champions League |
| Current champions | BK Häcken (2nd title) (2025) |
| Most championships | FC Rosengård (14 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Fanseat Viaplay |
| Website | https://www.obosdamallsvenskan.se/ |
| Current:2026 Damallsvenskan | |
| Swedish women's football league structure |
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| Damallsvenskan (tier 1) |
| Elitettan (tier 2) |
| Division 1 (tier 3) |
| Division 2 (tier 4) |
| Division 3 (tier 5) |
| Division 4 (tier 6) |
| Division 5 (tier 7) |
| Division 6 (tier 8) |
TheDamallsvenskan (Swedish:[ˈdɑ̂ːmˌalːsvɛnskan];lit. 'Women'sAllsvenskan'), known asOBOSDamallsvenskan for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the highest division ofwomen's football in Sweden.[2] Founded in 1988, it is considered one of the best women's football leagues in the world.
The division consists of aleague of 14 teams.[3] From 2013, theDamallsvenskan began operating on a system ofpromotion and relegation with theElitettan. The two lowest placed teams are relegated to theElitettan, and the two highest placed teams from theElitettan are promoted in their place. Starting with the 2022 season the league has been expanded from 12 to 14 teams.[4]
The first Swedish women's national championship was played in 1973.[5] Since its inception, theDamallsvenskan has featured star players likeMarta,Daniela,Nadine Angerer,Lisa De Vanna,Hope Solo,Christen Press, andHanna Ljungberg. It is also the first women's domestic league to turn professional since its inception in 1988.[6]
The top three teams in theDamallsvenskan qualify for theUEFA Women's Champions League.[7]
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium capacity[a] |
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| AIK | Stockholm | Skytteholms IP | 5,200 |
| Alingsås | Alingsås | Mjörnvallen | 1,500 |
| Brommapojkarna | Stockholm | Grimsta IP | 5,000 |
| Djurgården | Stockholm | Stockholm Olympic Stadium | 14,417 |
| Häcken | Gothenburg | Bravida Arena | 6,500 |
| Hammarby | Stockholm | Hammarby IP | 3,700 |
| Kristianstad | Kristianstad | Kristianstads Fotbollsarena | 3,080[b] |
| Vilans IP | 5,000[b] | ||
| Linköping | Linköping | Arena Linköping | 8,500 |
| Malmö | Malmö | Malmö Stadion | 26,500 |
| Norrköping | Norrköping | PlatinumCars Arena | 17,234 |
| Piteå | Piteå | LF Arena | 6,500 |
| Rosengård | Malmö | Malmö IP | 5,700 |
| Växjo | Växjö | Visma Arena | 12,000 |
| Vittsjö | Vittsjö | Vittsjö IP | 3,000 |
Games from the2022 Damallsvenskan were broadcast on the Swedish sports television channel,Viaplay.[10] International viewers watched onFanseat via subscription.
The list of Swedish champions (1973–87) and winners of the Damallsvenskan (1988–present):[11]
From 1988 to 1992 a play-off round was played. The top four teams after the regular season played a semi-final and final.
Malmö FF (until 2005), LdB FC Malmö and FC Rosengård are the same club.
Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC became BK Häcken in 2021.
The following is a list of top scorers (skyttedrottningar) by season.[12] Lena Videkull has won the award a record five times, while Hanna Ljungberg holds the record for most goals in a season with 39.
Media related toDamallsvenskan at Wikimedia Commons
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