The Saudi First Division is the second-level football competition in Saudi Arabia. Al-Ettifaq are the most recent champions in 2015–16, winning their first title, while Hajer are the most successful team with 4 titles. The winner and runner-up are promoted to the Professional League directly, and the third-place will qualify to promotion play-offs against the team which finishes 12th in Professional League. The bottom three clubs are relegated to the Second Division.