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Besta deild

Besta deild

Iceland
NationalLeagueD1
2026

About

The Besta deild kvenna is the top tier of women’s football in Iceland. Organised by the Football Association of Iceland, it brings together the country’s leading women’s clubs in the national championship.

The season begins with a home-and-away regular phase. The top six teams then advance to the championship group, while the bottom four enter the relegation group, with all previously earned points carried forward. The team finishing first is crowned Icelandic champion, while the bottom two are relegated.

Identity card

Official name
Besta deild
Short name
BED
Type
League
Scope
National
Country
Iceland
Level
Top national tier
Teams
Clubs
Official website
bestadeildin.is

Format of the 2026 edition

Structure recorded for this edition. Other editions may have followed a different format.

Single-table league10 clubs
  1. Single tableRegular SeasonHome and away
  2. Single tableChampionship RoundSingle match
  3. Single tableRelegation RoundSingle match

Key facts