| Organising body | Liga Utama Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Founded |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of clubs | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Super League |
| Relegation to | Liga Nusantara |
| Domestic cup | Piala Indonesia |
| League cup | League Cup |
| International cup | AFC Challenge League via domestic cup |
| Current champions | Garudayaksa 1st Championship title 1st second-tier title (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Persebaya Surabaya 3 second-tier titles |
| Broadcasters |
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| Sponsor | Pegadaian |
| Website | Official website |
| Current: 2026–27 Championship | |
The Championship (Indonesian: Kejuaraan), officially known as the Pegadaian Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-tier of the football competition system in Indonesia, organized by the Liga Utama Indonesia. The competition started in 2017 after PSSI changed the previous competition Liga Indonesia Premier Division (Indonesian: Divisi Utama Liga Indonesia).
Originally, the Premier Division was the top-tier division when it was first established in 1994 and only became the second tier in 2008 when its place in the top flight was replaced by the newly formed Indonesia Super League. The competition is usually divided into several groups because of factors in terms of geography and number of participants.
The Premier Division was the first-tier in Liga Indonesia. The system stayed put until 2007. In 2008, PSSI formed the Indonesia Super League (ISL), the first fully professional league in Indonesia, as the new top-tier of Indonesian football. The Premier Division was then being relegated to the second-tier.
As a result of continuing conflict between PT Liga Indonesia (LI) and PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS), there were two different Liga Indonesia Premier Division being organized for 2011–12 and 2013 season, one for the Indonesia Super League and the other for Indonesian Premier League. Starting in the 2014 season Premier Division was organized again by PT Liga Indonesia after the dissolution of LPIS.
In January 2017, PSSI renamed the competition from Premier Division to Liga 2 along with the change in the name of the league in the top division from Indonesia Super League to Liga 1.
Liga 2 did not use the name of the main sponsor after the name change in 2017 season until Pegadaian, which operates in the financial sector became the main sponsor in the 2023–24 season and changed the name of the league to Pegadaian Liga 2.
In July 2025, the competition was renamed from Liga 2 to the Championship along with the change in the name of the league in the top division from Liga 1 to the Super League. The management of this league is officially transferring from the I-League to its subsidiary, Liga Utama Indonesia and effective from the 2026–27 season.
Here are some regulations that are implemented for the 2025–26 season.
There are 20 clubs in Championship, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group consists of 10 clubs based on geographical location and during the course of the season (from September to May), the teams play each other three times in a triple round-robin system (either once home and twice away or twice home and once away) for a total of 27 games. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then head-to-head records, then goal difference, and then goals scored. If still equal, fair play points and then a drawing of lots decide the ranking.
The first-place teams from both the Group A and B earn direct promotion to Super League, while the runners-up of each group face each other in a promotion play-off to compete for one additional promotion spot.
The 10th-placed teams from both the Group A and B are directly relegated to Liga Nusantara, while the 9th-placed teams from each group compete in a relegation play-off to determine one more team to be relegated.
Video assistant referee (VAR) was introduced to Championship for the first time in the 2024–25 season during the final and promotion play-off matches. The 2025–26 season saw the full implementation of VAR for the first time.
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The following 20 clubs will compete in the Championship during 2026–27 season.
| Team | Location | 2025–26 position | Year joined | Seasons in CH |
First season in D2 |
Seasons in D2 |
Current spell in D2 |
Last spell in top flight |
Former names | Other leagues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhyaksa Bekasi | Bekasi | 3rd in Group 1 | 2014 | 7 | 2020 | 7 | 2020– | — | [Note ADB] | — |
| Barito Putera | Banjarmasin | 3rd in Group 2 | 1994–95 | 2 | 2010–11 | 4 | 2025– | 2013–2025 | — | — |
| de Red | Surabaya | 2nd (Liga Nusantara) | 2022–23 | 2 | 2024–25 | 2 | 2026– | — | [Note RED] | — |
| Deltras | Sidoarjo | 5th in Group 2 | 1994–95 | 5 | 2009–10 | 8 | 2022– | 2010–2012 | — | — |
| Kendal Tornado | Kendal | 4th in Group 2 | 2018 | 2 | 2025–26 | 2 | 2025– | — | [Note TRD] | — |
| Persela | Lamongan | 6th in Group 2 | 1994–95 | 5 | 2022–23 | 5 | 2022– | 2008–2022 | — | — |
| Persiba Balikpapan | Balikpapan | Won relegation play-off | 1994–95 | 8 | 2018 | 8 | 2025– | 2008–2017 | — | — |
| Persikad | Depok | 8th in Group 1 | 2019 | 4 | 2022–23 | 4 | 2025– | — | [Note KAD] | — |
| Persiku | Kudus | 7th in Group 2 | 1994–95 | 3 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2024– | — | — | — |
| Persipura | Jayapura | 4th | 1994–95 | 5 | 2022–23 | 5 | 2022– | 2008–2022 | — | — |
| Persiraja | Banda Aceh | 5th in Group 1 | 1994–95 | 8 | 2008–09 | 14 | 2022– | 2020–2022 | — | |
| Persis | Surakarta | 16th (Super League) | 1994–95 | 6 | 2008–09 | 14 | 2026– | 2022–2026 | — | |
| PSBS | Biak Numfor | 18th (Super League) | 1994–95 | 8 | 2011 | 14 | 2026– | 2024–2026 | — | — |
| PSGC | Ciamis | 3rd (Liga Nusantara) | 1994–95 | 3 | 2008–09 | 6 | 2026– | — | — | |
| PSIS | Semarang | 8th in Group 2 | 1994–95 | 3 | 2009–10 | 10 | 2025– | 2018–2025 | — | |
| PSMS | Medan | 7th in Group 1 | 1994–95 | 9 | 2009–10 | 15 | 2019– | 2018 | — | |
| PSPS | Pekanbaru | 6th in Group 1 | 1994–95 | 10 | 2008–09 | 14 | 2017– | 2009–2013 | — | |
| RANS Nusantara | Batu | 1st (Liga Nusantara) | 2013 | 7 | 2015 | 9 | 2026– | 2022–2024 | [Note RAN] | |
| Semen Padang | Padang | 17th (Super League) | 1994–95 | 6 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2026– | 2024–2026 | — | — |
| Sumsel United | Palembang | 4th in Group 1 | 1994–95 | 3 | 2024–25 | 3 | 2024– | — | [Note SSU] | — |
| Recently relegated from Super League | |
| Recently promoted from Liga Nusantara |
The following clubs competed in the Championship since 2017 season, but are not competing in the 2026–27 season.
| Team | Location | Year joined | Seasons in CH |
First season in D2 |
Seasons in D2 |
Last spell in CH |
Current league | Former names | Other leagues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 757 Kepri Jaya | Batam | 2008–09 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | [Note 757] | |
| Badak Lampung | Bandar Lampung | 2010 | 2 | 2010–11 | 5 | 2020–2022 | Defunct | [Note BDL] | — |
| Bandung United | Bandung City | 2012 | 2 | 2018 | 2 | 2018–2019 | Liga 4 | [Note BDU] | — |
| Bhayangkara Presisi | Bandar Lampung | 2010 | 1 | 2010–11 | 4 | 2024–2025 | Super League | [Note BFC] | — |
| Celebest | Palu | 2000 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | [Note CEL] | |
| Dewa United | Serang | 2014 | 5 | 2014 | 7 | 2017–2022 | Super League | [Note DWU] | |
| Donggala United | Donggala | 2011 | 8 | 2018 | 8 | 2018–2026 | Liga Nusantara | [Note DGL] | — |
| Garudayaksa | Bogor | 2001 | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 2020–2026 | Super League | [Note GYK] | — |
| Gresik United | Gresik | 2006 | 3 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Hizbul Wathan | Sidoarjo | 2017 | 4 | 2017 | 4 | 2020–2022 | Liga 4 | [Note HIZ] | — |
| Isenmulang Kalteng | Palangka Raya | 2020 | 2 | 2024–25 | 2 | 2024–2026 | Super League | [Note KFC] | — |
| Java United | Semarang | 2022 | 2 | 2022–23 | 2 | 2022–2024 | Super League | [Note JVU] | — |
| Kalteng Putra | Palangka Raya | 2001 | 4 | 2011–12 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Defunct | — | |
| Madiun Putra | Madiun | 2009–10 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Madura | Sumenep | 2004 | 3 | 2013 | 7 | 2017–2019 | — | [Note MDR] | |
| Mitra Kukar | Tenggarong | 2003 | 3 | 2008–09 | 6 | 2019–2022 | Defunct | — | — |
| Persatu | Tuban | 2010–11 | 2 | 2015 | 4 | 2019 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persbul | Buol | 2009–10 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | — | — | |
| Persebaya | Surabaya | 1994–95 | 1 | 2008–09 | 2 | 2017 | Super League | — | — |
| Perseka | Kaimana | 2008–09 | 1 | 2013 | 3 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| Persekam | Malang | 2004 | 1 | 2010–11 | 7 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persekap | Pasuruan | 2004 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persekat | Tegal | 2006 | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 2020–2026 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persepam | Pamekasan | 2004 | 1 | 2011–12 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Perserang | Serang | 2011 | 7 | 2015 | 9 | 2017–2024 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persewangi | Banyuwangi | 1994–95 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persewar | Waropen | 2005 | 6 | 2019 | 6 | 2019–2025 | — | — | — |
| Persiba Bantul | Bantul | 2004 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persibangga | Purbalingga | 2006 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persibas | Banyumas | 2004 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persibat | Batang | 2004 | 3 | 2008–09 | 6 | 2017–2019 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persibo | Bojonegoro | 2000 | 1 | 2008–09 | 3 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persida | Sidoarjo | 2004 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persigubin | Bintang Mountains | 2003 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persih | Indragiri Hulu | 2005 | 1 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2017 | — | — | — |
| Persijap | Jepara | 1994–95 | 5 | 2015 | 8 | 2020–2025 | Super League | — | |
| Persik Kediri | Kediri | 1994–95 | 2 | 2009–10 | 5 | 2019 | Super League | — | |
| Persik Kendal | Kendal | 2006 | 1 | 2018 | 1 | 2018 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| Persika | Karawang | 2014 | 2 | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persikab | Bandung Regency | 1995 | 2 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2024 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persikabo 1973 | Bogor | 2016 | 1 | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024–2025 | — | [Note PBO] | — |
| Persikota | Tangerang City | 1994–95 | 1 | 2008–09 | 5 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persikotas Nusantara | Tasikmalaya | 2021 | 3 | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | [Note TSK] | — |
| Persinga | Ngawi | 2004 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persip | Pekalongan | 2006 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | — | — | |
| Persipa | Pati | 1994–95 | 3 | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persipon | Pontianak | 2004 | 1 | 2013 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persipur | Grobogan | 2002 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persita | Tangerang Regency | 1994–95 | 3 | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017–2019 | Super League | — | |
| Persiwa | Jayawijaya | 1994–95 | 2 | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Defunct | — | — |
| Perssu | Sumenep | 2004 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PPSM | Magelang | 2004 | 1 | 2009–10 | 8 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PS Badung | Badung | 2008–09 | 1 | 2015 | 2 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| PS Bengkulu | Bengkulu | 1994–95 | 1 | 2010–11 | 7 | 2017 | — | — | |
| PS Cordova University | West Sumbawa | 2009–10 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | [Note COR] | |
| PS Lampung Sakti | Bandar Lampung | 2006 | 1 | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017 | Defunct | [Note LSK] | |
| PS Mojokerto Putra | Mojokerto | 2001 | 2 | 2009–10 | 9 | 2018 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBI | Blitar | 2004 | 1 | 2009–10 | 8 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBK | Blitar | 2007 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBL | Langsa | 1999–2000 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSCS | Cilacap | 1994–95 | 5 | 2010–11 | 14 | 2019–2024 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSDS | Deli Serdang | 1994–95 | 2 | 2008–09 | 5 | 2022–2024 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| PSIM | Yogyakarta | 1994–95 | 8 | 2008–09 | 16 | 2017–2025 | Super League | — | |
| PSIR | Rembang | 1994–95 | 2 | 2009–10 | 6 | 2017–2018 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSS | Sleman | 1994–95 | 3 | 2008–09 | 11 | 2025–2026 | Super League | — | |
| Sragen United | Sragen | 2014 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | — | [Note SRU] | |
| Sriwijaya | Palembang | 2005 | 7 | 2019 | 7 | 2019–2026 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Sulut United | Manado | 2002 | 6 | 2008–09 | 9 | 2019–2024 | — | [Note SUL] | — |
| Tiga Naga | Pekanbaru | 2015 | 2 | 2020 | 2 | 2020–2022 | — | — | — |
| Yahukimo | Yahukimo | 1999–00 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | — | [Note YHK] |
| Recently promoted to Super League | |
| Recently relegated to Liga Nusantara |
* Bold designates the promoted club
† Lost the promotion/relegation playoff
‡ Won the promotion/relegation playoff and got promoted
| Season | Relegated teams | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 |
|
8 | |
| 2011–12 (LPIS) | 3 | ||
| 2013 (LI) |
|
3 | |
| 2014 | 15 | ||
| 2017 |
|
40 | |
| Season | Relegated teams (points) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West region | East region | ||
| 2018 |
|
|
6 |
| 2019 |
|
|
6 |
| Season | Relegated teams | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2023–24 | 8 | |
| 2024–25 | 9 | |
| 2025–26 | 3 |
Championship's policy on foreign players has changed multiple times since its inception.
| Season | Top scorer(s) | Club(s) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | PSPS Pekanbaru | 17 | |
| Persikad Depok | |||
| Persikabo Bogor | |||
| 2009–10 | Semen Padang | 20 | |
| 2010–11 | Persiba Bantul | 34 | |
| 2011–12 (LPIS) |
Perseman Manokwari | 11 | |
| 2011–12 (LI) |
Barito Putera | 18 | |
| 2013 (LPIS) |
not awarded | ||
| 2013 (LI) |
Persebaya (DU) | 18 | |
| Persik Kediri | |||
| 2014 | Persiwa Wamena | 17 | |
| 2017 | Kalteng Putra | 17 | |
| 2018 | PS Mojokerto Putra | 29 | |
| 2019 | Persita Tangerang | 14 | |
| 2021 | Persis Solo | 11 | |
| 2023–24 | PSBS Biak | 19 | |
| 2024–25 | Persipura Jayapura | 22 | |
| 2025–26 | Adhyaksa Banten | 26 | |
| Period | Sponsor(s) | Brand | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Esia | Esia Divisi Utama | |
| 2009–2010 | Extra Joss | Liga Joss Indonesia | |
| 2010–2011 | Ti-Phone | Liga Ti-Phone | |
| 2012–2016 | no sponsors | Divisi Utama | |
| 2017–2023 | Liga 2 | ||
| 2023–2025 | Pegadaian | Pegadaian Liga 2 | |
| 2025–present | Pegadaian Championship |
| Broadcaster | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| ANTV | 2008–2013 | |
| tvOne | 2013, 2017–2019 | |
| First Media and Big TV | 2014 | |
| OrangeTV | 2017–2018 | |
| iflix | 2017–2018 | |
| Telkom Indonesia | 2018–2022 | |
| Vidio | 2018–present | |
| Nex Parabola | 2019, 2021–present | |
| Kompas TV | 2020 | |
| MNC Vision Networks | 2020–2021, 2023–2025 | |
| Indosiar | 2021–present | |
| Moji | 2021–2022, 2024 | |
| Sin Po TV | 2025–present |