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Swiss Super League

The Swiss Super League is the top tier of men's professional football in Switzerland.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Swiss Super League is the top tier of men's professional football in Switzerland. The 2025–26 season currently features 12 teams, with St. Gallen leading after seven matches, followed by Young Boys and Thun. Canadian readers may follow the league through Canadian coverage of European football, especially when Swiss clubs appear in UEFA competitions.

Competition format

The Swiss Super League is contested by 12 clubs. The standings determine European qualification and relegation: the champion qualifies for the Champions League qualifying rounds, the second and third places qualify for the Conference League, the 11th-placed team enters a relegation playoff, and the 12th-placed team is relegated to the Swiss Challenge League.

2025–26 standings

As of the latest table provided, St. Gallen lead with 15 points from seven matches. Young Boys are second with 14 points, and Thun are third with 13 points. At the bottom, Winterthur have 2 points and are in 12th place.

European qualification

According to the standings notes, the Swiss Super League awards Champions League qualifying to the first-place team. The second and third-placed teams qualify for the Conference League.

Relegation system

The relegation system in the Swiss Super League sees the 11th-placed team enter a relegation playoff, while the 12th-placed team is directly relegated to the Swiss Challenge League.

Key facts

  • The Swiss Super League is Switzerland's top men's football division.
  • The 2025–26 season has 12 teams.
  • St. Gallen currently lead the standings with 15 points.
  • The league champion qualifies for Champions League qualifying.
  • The bottom team is relegated to the Swiss Challenge League.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may follow the Swiss Super League through Canadian coverage of European football, especially when Swiss clubs appear in UEFA competitions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Swiss Super League?
It is the top division of men's professional football in Switzerland.
How many teams are in the league?
The standings provided list 12 teams in the 2025–26 season.
Who is leading the league now?
St. Gallen are first in the provided 2025–26 table with 15 points from 7 matches.
Which teams are near the top?
Young Boys are second with 14 points and Thun are third with 13 points in the table provided.
What happens to the last-place team?
The 12th-placed team is relegated to the Swiss Challenge League according to the table notes.
What is the relegation playoff position?
The 11th-placed team enters a relegation playoff, according to the standings notes provided.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/standings/_/league/sui.1
    Supports: 2025–26 Swiss Super League standings, team positions, points, and qualification/relegation notes.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/sui.1
    Supports: Current league table and team records for the Swiss Super League.