The Liga Dominicana de Fútbol is the first professional football league in Dominican Republic, it was launched in March 2015. For sponsorship reasons it is known as LDF Banco Popular.

History

Prior to the league's establishment, football in the Dominican Republic was only played in a semi-pro level.

To address the issue and to raise the status of football in the country, the Dominican Football Federation has decided to implement the idea of a new professional league in the country, to attract more people into the sport. Thus, the Liga Dominicana de Fútbol was approved, as an attempt to raise the country's football profile. The first season began in 2014.

Jarabacoa FC gets Relegated for the 2024 Season

On 2 February 2024, the Official Jarabacoa FC account on X announced they will not participate in the 2024 season in desire to maintain and improve their turf along with general improvements to their Stadium.[1] The 2024 season will feature the previous 8 teams from the 2023 season.

Dominikaani Vabariigi Liiga on Dominikaani Vabariigi jalgpalli kõrgeim liiga. Liiga loodi 1970. aastal ja selles osaleb kümme meeskonda. Iga meeskond mängib hooaja jooksul kaks korda teiste meeskondadega kokku 18 mängu. Hooaja lõpus kroonitakse liiga meistriks enim punkte kogunud meeskond.