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National League
Founded1979; 46 years ago (1979) (as Alliance Premier League)
CountryEngland
Number of clubs24
Level on pyramid5
Step 1 (National League System)
Promotion toEFL League Two
Relegation to
Domestic cups
League cupNational League Cup
International cup
Current championsBarnet (4th title)
(2024–25)
Most championshipsBarnet (4 titles)
Broadcaster(s)DAZN
Websitethenationalleague.org.uk
Current: 2025–26 National League

The National League, officially known as the Enterprise National League[1] for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in England. The National League is the first division of the National Leagues and step 1 of the National League System and fifth-highest tier overall in the English football league system, after the Premier League and the EFL leagues and is contested by 24 clubs. Through the National League, clubs get promoted to the EFL League Two, one of the divisions of the English Football League.[2] Formerly the Conference National, the league was renamed the National League from the 2015–16 season.[3]

Notable former English Football League clubs that compete in the National League include: Forest Green Rovers, Morecambe, Carlisle United, Rochdale, Yeovil Town, Hartlepool United, Southend United, Scunthorpe United, Boston United, Sutton United and York City. The longest tenured team currently competing in the National League is Eastleigh, who have been competing in the National League since 2013-14.

History

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Main article: National League (English football) § History

The league was formed as the Alliance Premier League in 1979, coming into force for the 1979–80 season. The league drew its clubs from the Northern Premier League and the Southern League.

It greatly improved the quality of football at this lower level, as well as improving the financial status of the top clubs. This was reflected in 1986–87, when the Football League began accepting direct promotion and relegation between the Conference and the bottom division of the Football League, which at that time was known as the Football League Fourth Division and is now EFL League Two. The first team to be promoted by this method was Scarborough, and the first team relegated was Lincoln City, who regained their Football League status a year later as Conference champions.

Since 2002–03, the league has been granted a second promotion place, with a play off deciding who joins the champions in League Two. Previously, no promotion from the Conference would occur if the winners did not have adequate stadium facilities. If a club wins the division, but does not qualify for promotion, the next highest eligible club will be promoted in its place. If a club finishes in the play-off places but does not have an adequate stadium they will not be able to take part in the play-off competition. In that event such club shall not be replaced and the play-off structure and draw shall be adjusted as necessary by the National League Board on the basis of the remaining clubs' final league positions.[4]

In 2004–05, the Conference increased its size by adding two lower divisions, the Conference North and Conference South respectively, with the original division being renamed Conference National. For the 2006–07 season, the Conference National expanded from 22 to 24 teams by promoting four teams while relegating two teams and introduced a "four up and four down" system between itself and the Conference North and Conference South.

Trophy

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The current National League trophy is designed and made by Thomas Lyte, the makers of FA Cup.

The trophy is made from silver plate with 24 carat gold plating and stands at 60cm tall. It was first handed to the winners of the competition at the end of the 2015/16 season and was created as part of a trio of trophies alongside the silverware handed to the winners of the National League South and North.[5]

Sponsorship

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The league's first sponsor was Gola during the 1984–85 and 1985–86 seasons. When Gola's sponsorship ceased, carmaker Vauxhall Motors—then the British subsidiary of General Motors—took over and sponsored the league until the end of the 1997–98 season.

The 1998–99 Conference campaign began without sponsors for the Conference, but just before the end of the season a sponsorship was agreed with Nationwide Building Society.[6] This lasted until the end of the 2006–07 season, after which Blue Square took over. This would also prompt the leagues being renamed, with the Conference National becoming the Blue Square Premier, the Conference North becoming Blue Square North and the Conference South becoming Blue Square South.[7] In April 2010, Blue Square announced a further three-year sponsorship deal. From the start of the 2010–11 season the names were changed slightly, with "Blue Square" becoming "Blue Square Bet".

In July 2013 the Conference agreed another sponsorship deal with online payment firm Skrill.[8] This lasted for only one year and the following July the Conference announced a brand-new three-year deal with Vanarama,[9] later extended by two more years.

In 2015, the Football Conference was renamed the National League. The top division was also officially renamed the National League and the lower divisions renamed as National League North and National League South. In January 2019 the League signed a three-year deal with Motorama,[10] Vanarama's sister company. It was extended to three more years in March 2021.[11]

On 23 June 2025, it was announced that vehicle rental company Enterprise Rent-A-Car was to become the title sponsor and the league renamed to the Enterprise National League.[12][1]

Period Sponsor Name
1984–1986 Gola Gola League
1986–1998 General Motors GM Vauxhall Conference
1998–2007 Nationwide Building Society Nationwide Conference[6]
2007–2010 Blue Square Blue Square Premier[7]
2010–2013 Blue Square Bet Premier
2013–2014 Skrill Skrill Premier[8]
2014–2015 Vanarama Vanarama Conference
2015–2025 Vanarama National League
2025–present Enterprise Rent-A-Car Enterprise National League

Media coverage

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Coverage of this league began in the mid-1990s when cable channels Wire TV, and later L!VE TV, broadcast weekly highlights and live matches. However, the closure of L!VE TV in 1999 saw coverage switch to Sky Sports. In August 2006, Setanta Sports signed a five-year deal with the Conference and Setanta Sports began showing live matches in the 2007–08 season, with 79 live games each season. Included in the deal were the annual play-off matches as well as the Conference League Cup, a cup competition for the three Football Conference divisions.[13] Setanta showed two live matches a week, with one on Thursday evening and one at the weekend.[14] In Australia the Conference National was broadcast by Setanta Sports Australia. Setanta Sports suffered financial problems and ceased broadcasting in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2009.[15] Sky Sports broadcast the Conference play-off final 2010 at Wembley Stadium.

On 19 August 2010, Premier Sports announced that it bought the live and exclusive UK television rights to 30 matches per season from the Conference Premier for a total of three seasons.[16] The 30 matches selected for broadcast included all five Conference Premier play-offs.[17] The deal with the Football Conference was a revenue sharing arrangement whereby clubs received 50% of revenue from subscriptions, on top of the normal rights fee paid by the broadcaster, once the costs of production were met. The Conference also earned 50% from all internet revenue associated with the deal, which allowed them to retain advertising rights allied to those adverts shown with their matches. During the 2010–11 season, Premier Sports failed to attract enough viewers to its Conference football broadcasts to share any revenue with the clubs beyond the £5,000 broadcast fee paid to home clubs and £1,000 to away clubs.

In July 2013, BT Sport announced a two-year deal to broadcast 30 live games per season including all five play-off matches.[18] In 2015 the National League announced that it renewed a three-year deal with BT Sport.[3]

In December 2022, the National League announced a new streaming service, named National League TV, to stream all games that BT Sport was not showing, on a two week trial phase. Two weeks later, the National League announced that National League TV would make a full launch on boxing day of 2022 (26/12/22).

Current membership

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The following 24 clubs compete in the National League during the 2025–26 season.

Stadia and locations

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Locations of the 2024–25 National League clubs
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Locations of the 2024–25 National League clubs (Greater London)
Team Location Stadium Capacity
Aldershot Town Aldershot EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground 7,200
Altrincham Altrincham Moss Lane 7,700
Boreham Wood Borehamwood Meadow Park 4,502
Boston United Boston Jakemans Community Stadium 5,061
Brackley Town Brackley St. James Park 3,500
Braintree Town Braintree Cressing Road 4,222
Carlisle United Carlisle Brunton Park 17,949
Eastleigh Eastleigh Silverlake Stadium 5,250
FC Halifax Town Halifax The Shay 10,400
Forest Green Rovers Nailsworth The Bolt New Lawn 5,147
Gateshead Gateshead Gateshead International Stadium 11,800
Hartlepool United Hartlepool Victoria Park 7,856
Morecambe Morecambe Mazuma Mobile Stadium 6,476
Rochdale Rochdale Crown Oil Arena 10,249
Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe Glanford Park 9,088
Solihull Moors Solihull Damson Park 5,500
Southend United Southend-on-Sea Roots Hall 12,392
Sutton United London (Sutton) VBS Community Stadium 5,013
Tamworth Tamworth The Lamb Ground 4,565
Truro City Truro Truro City Stadium 3,000
Wealdstone London (Ruislip) Grosvenor Vale 4,085
Woking Woking The Laithwaite Community Stadium 6,036
Yeovil Town Yeovil Huish Park 9,565
York City York York Community Stadium 8,500

Past winners

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Numbers in parentheses indicate wins up to that date.

Season Winner Playoff Winner
1979–80 Altrincham1
1980–81 Altrincham1 (2)
1981–82 Runcorn1
1982–83 Enfield1
1983–84 Maidstone United1
1984–85 Wealdstone1
1985–86 Enfield1 (2)
1986–87 Scarborough
1987–88 Lincoln City
1988–89 Maidstone United (2)
1989–90 Darlington
1990–91 Barnet
1991–92 Colchester United
1992–93 Wycombe Wanderers
1993–94 Kidderminster Harriers2
1994–95 Macclesfield Town2
1995–96 Stevenage Borough2
1996–97 Macclesfield Town (2)
1997–98 Halifax Town
1998–99 Cheltenham Town
1999–2000 Kidderminster Harriers (2)
2000–01 Rushden & Diamonds
2001–02 Boston United3
2002–03 Yeovil Town Doncaster Rovers
2003–04 Chester City Shrewsbury Town
2004–05 Barnet (2) Carlisle United
2005–06 Accrington Stanley Hereford United
2006–07 Dagenham & Redbridge Morecambe
2007–08 Aldershot Town Exeter City
2008–09 Burton Albion Torquay United
2009–10 Stevenage Borough (2) Oxford United
2010–11 Crawley Town AFC Wimbledon
2011–12 Fleetwood Town York City
2012–13 Mansfield Town Newport County
2013–14 Luton Town Cambridge United
2014–15 Barnet (3) Bristol Rovers
2015–16 Cheltenham Town (2) Grimsby Town
2016–17 Lincoln City (2) Forest Green Rovers
2017–18 Macclesfield Town (3) Tranmere Rovers
2018–19 Leyton Orient Salford City
2019–204 Barrow Harrogate Town
2020–21 Sutton United Hartlepool United
2021–22 Stockport County Grimsby Town
2022–23 Wrexham Notts County
2023–24 Chesterfield Bromley
2024–25 Barnet (4) Oldham Athletic
  • ^1 No promotion to the Football League until 1987.
  • ^2 No promotion due to the club's stadium not being adequate for the Football League.
  • ^3 Boston United were allowed to retain their championship title and subsequent promotion to the Football League despite having been found guilty of serious financial misconduct during their title winning season. Following their later relegation at the end of the 2006–07 season, due to entering into a Company Voluntary Arrangement and having restrictions placed on paying football creditors by HMRC, Boston were relegated a further division and placed in the Conference North.
  • ^4 Clubs voted to end the 2019–20 National League season using points per game after the season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Play-off results

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Season Play-offs eliminator[a] First semi-final Second semi-final Final Final venue
2002–03 N/A Dagenham & Redbridge 2–1 Morecambe

Morecambe 2–1 Dagenham & Redbridge
2–2 draw on aggregate

Dagenham won 3–2 on penalties

Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Chester City

Chester City 1–1 Doncaster Rovers
2–2 draw on aggregate

Doncaster won 4–3 on penalties

Doncaster Rovers 3–2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Doncaster won with a golden goal
(Match report) 		Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
2003–04 Aldershot Town 1–1 Hereford United

Hereford United 0–0 Aldershot Town
1–1 draw on aggregate

Aldershot won 4–2 on penalties

Barnet 2–1 Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town 1–0 Barnet
2–2 draw on aggregate

Shrewsbury won 5–3 on penalties

Aldershot Town 1–1 Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury won 3–0 on penalties
(Match report)
2004–05 Aldershot Town 1–0 Carlisle United

Carlisle United 2–1 Aldershot Town
2–2 draw on aggregate

Carlisle won 5–4 on penalties

Stevenage Borough 1–1 Hereford United

Hereford United 0–1 Stevenage Borough

Stevenage Borough won 2–1 on aggregate

Carlisle United 1–0 Stevenage Borough

(Match report)

2005–06 Halifax Town 3–2 Grays Athletic

Grays Athletic 2–2 Halifax Town

Halifax Town won 5–4 on aggregate

Morecambe 1–1 Hereford United

Hereford United 3–2 Morecambe

Hereford United won 4–3 on aggregate

Hereford United 3–2 Halifax Town
after extra time
(Match report) 		Walkers Stadium, Leicester
2006–07 Exeter City 0–1 Oxford United

Oxford United 1–2 Exeter City
2–2 draw on aggregate

Exeter won 4–3 on penalties

York City 0–0 Morecambe

Morecambe 2–1 York City

Morecambe won 2–1 on aggregate

Morecambe 2–1 Exeter City

(Match report)

Wembley Stadium, London
2007–08 Burton Albion 2–2 Cambridge United

Cambridge United 2–1 Burton Albion

Cambridge United won 4–3 on aggregate

Exeter City 1–2 Torquay United

Torquay United 1–4 Exeter City

Exeter City won 5–3 on aggregate

Cambridge United 0–1 Exeter City

(Match report)

2008–09 Stevenage Borough 3–1 Cambridge United

Cambridge United 3–0 Stevenage Borough

Cambridge United won 4–3 on aggregate

Torquay United 2–0 Histon

Histon 1–0 Torquay United

Torquay United won 2–1 on aggregate

Cambridge United 0–2 Torquay United

(Match report)

2009–10 Luton Town 0–1 York City

York City 1–0 Luton Town

York City won 2–0 on aggregate

Oxford United 2–0 Rushden & Diamonds

Rushden & Diamonds 1–1 Oxford United

Oxford United won 3–1 on aggregate

Oxford United 3–1 York City

(Match report)

2010–11 Fleetwood Town 0–2 AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon 6–1 Fleetwood Town

AFC Wimbledon won 8–1 on aggregate

Wrexham 0–3 Luton Town

Luton Town 2–1 Wrexham

Luton Town won 5–1 on aggregate

AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Luton Town
AFC Wimbledon won 4–3 on penalties
(Match report) 		City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
2011–12 Luton Town 2–0 Wrexham

Wrexham 2–1 Luton Town

Luton Town won 3–2 on aggregate

York City 1–1 Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town 0–1 York City

York City won 2–1 on aggregate

Luton Town 1–2 York City

(Match report)

Wembley Stadium, London
2012–13 Wrexham 2–1 Kidderminster Harriers

Kidderminster Harriers 1–3 Wrexham

Wrexham won 5–2 on aggregate

Grimsby Town 0–1 Newport County

Newport County 1–0 Grimsby Town

Newport County won 2–0 on aggregate

Wrexham 0–2 Newport County

(Match report)

2013–14 FC Halifax Town 1–0 Cambridge United

Cambridge United 2–0 FC Halifax Town

Cambridge United won 2–1 on aggregate

Grimsby Town 1–1 Gateshead

Gateshead 3–1 Grimsby Town

Gateshead won 4–2 on aggregate

Cambridge United 2–1 Gateshead

(Match report)

2014–15 Forest Green Rovers 0–1 Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers 2–0 Forest Green Rovers Bristol Rovers won 3–0 on aggregate

Eastleigh 1–2 Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town 3–0 Eastleigh Grimsby Town won 5–1 on aggregate

Bristol Rovers 1–1 Grimsby Town
Bristol Rovers won 5–3 on penalties
(Match report)
2015–16 Dover Athletic 0–1 Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers 1–1 Dover Athletic Forest Green Rovers won 2–1 on aggregate

Grimsby Town 0–1 Braintree Town

Braintree Town 0–2 Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town won 2–1 on aggregate

Forest Green Rovers 1–3 Grimsby Town

(Match report)

2016–17 Aldershot Town 0–3 Tranmere Rovers

Tranmere Rovers 2–2 Aldershot Town Tranmere Rovers won 5–2 on aggregate

Dagenham & Redbridge 1–1 Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers 2–0 Dagenham & Redbridge Forest Green Rovers won 3–1 on aggregate

Tranmere Rovers 1–3 Forest Green Rovers

(Match report)

2017–18 Aldershot Town 1–1 Ebbsfleet United (Ebbsfleet United won 5–4 on penalties)

Boreham Wood 2–1 AFC Fylde

Tranmere Rovers 4–2 (a.e.t) Ebbsfleet United Sutton United 2–3 Boreham Wood Tranmere Rovers 2–1 Boreham Wood

(Match report)

2018–19 AFC Fylde 3–1 Harrogate Town

Wrexham 0–1 (a.e.t) Eastleigh

Solihull Moors 0–1 AFC Fylde Eastleigh 1–1 Salford City
Salford City won 4–3 on penalties 		AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City

(Match report)

2019–20 Boreham Wood 2–1 FC Halifax Town

Yeovil Town 0–2 Barnet

Harrogate Town 1–0 Boreham Wood Notts County 2–0 Barnet Harrogate Town 3–1 Notts County

(Match report)

2020–21 Notts County 3–2 Chesterfield

Hartlepool United 3–2 Bromley

Torquay United 4–2 (a.e.t) Notts County Stockport County 0–1 Hartlepool United Torquay United 1–1 Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United won 5–4 on penalties
(Match report)

Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
2021–22 Notts County 1–2 (a.e.t) Grimsby Town

FC Halifax Town 1–2 Chesterfield

Wrexham 4–5 (a.e.t) Grimsby Town Solihull Moors 3–1 Chesterfield Grimsby Town 2–1 (a.e.t) Solihull Moors

(Match report)

London Stadium, London
2022–23 Barnet 1-2 Boreham Wood

Woking 1–2 Bromley

Notts County 3–2 (a.e.t) Boreham Wood Chesterfield 3–2 (a.e.t) Bromley Notts County 2–2 Chesterfield

Notts County won 4–3 on penalties
(Match report)

Wembley Stadium, London
2023–24 Solihull Moors 4–2 FC Halifax Town

Altrincham w/o Gateshead[b]

Barnet 0–4 Solihull Moors Bromley 3-1 v Altrincham Solihull Moors 2–2 Bromley

Bromley won 4–3 on penalties
(Match report)

2024–25 Oldham Athletic 4–0 FC Halifax Town

Rochdale 3–4 (a.e.t) Southend United

York City 0–3 Oldham Athletic Forest Green Rovers 2–2 Southend United
Southend United won 4–2 on penalties 		Oldham Athletic 3–2 (a.e.t) Southend United

(Match report)

  1. ^ Play-offs eliminator round was first introduced for 2017–18 season
  2. ^ Altrincham were given a bye through the play-off eliminator following Gateshead's failure to meet the Football League's ground ownership requirements

Attendances

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The highest average league attendance was in the 2022–23 season, when 1.7 million fans attended National League matches, at an average of 3,378 per game. The lowest average league attendance came in the 2014–15 season, when 1 million spectators watched at an average of 1,853 per game. The highest seasonal average for a club was 9,973 for Wrexham in the 2022–23 season.[19]

Season League average attendance Highest average
Club Attendance
2010–11 2,146 Unknown
2011–12 2,034 Unknown
2012–13 1,885 Luton Town 5,882[20]
2013–14 1,864 Luton Town 7,387[21]
2014–15 1,853 Bristol Rovers 8,402[22]
2015–16 1,901 Tranmere Rovers 5,229[23]
2016–17 1,872 Tranmere Rovers 5,741[24]
2017–18 2,045 Tranmere Rovers 5,293[25]
2018–19 1,971 Leyton Orient 5,444[26]
2019–20 1,971 Notts County 5,210[27]
2020–21 No attendances due to pandemic
2021–22 3,084 Wrexham 8,692[28]
2022–23 3,378 Wrexham 9,973[29]
2023–24 2,774 Chesterfield 7,893[30]
2024–25 2,568 Southend United 7,339[31]

Records

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Most wins in a season 34 Wrexham (2022–23)
Fewest defeats in a season 3
Most consecutive wins 12
Longest unbeaten run in a season 30 Crawley Town (2010–11)
Most points in a season 111 Wrexham (2022–23)
Fewest points in a season 1 Dover Athletic (2021–22)[a]
Smallest points gap between champions and 2nd place 0 Colchester United (1991-92) (94 points) over Wycombe Wanderers by +9 goal difference
Largest points gap between champions and 2nd place 19 Luton Town (2013–14) (101 points) over Cambridge United (82 points)
Most goals in a season 117 Notts County (2022-23)
Fewest goals conceded in a season 24
Highest goal difference 75 Notts County (2022–23)
Biggest win 9–0
Record attendance (play-offs) 52,115 Oldham Athletic vs Southend United at Wembley Stadium (play-off final, 1 June 2025)[32]
Record attendance (league game) 16,511 Notts County vs Yeovil Town at Meadow Lane (19 November 2022)[33]
  1. ^ Dover Athletic accumulated thirteen points across the 2021–22 season however they started the season with a 12-point deduction due to failure to complete fixtures the previous season. The previous record lowest points tally accumulated was 10 points by Hyde United in the 2013–14 season.

See also

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References

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National League (division)

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The National League, officially known as the Enterprise National League for sponsorship reasons, is the fifth-highest division of men's football in England. It forms the top level (Step 1) of the National League System and sits immediately below in the . The league consists of 24 clubs, each playing 46 matches in a single division during the season (home and away against every other team). The champion is automatically promoted to , while teams finishing 2nd to 7th compete in play-offs for a second promotion spot. The bottom four teams are relegated, with two each typically sent to the and based on geographical factors. Founded in 1979 as the Alliance Premier League to create a national non-league division, it was renamed the Football Conference in 1986, Conference National in 2007, and adopted the National League name in 2015. As of the 2025–26 season, it remains a professional league bridging the gap between the fully professional EFL and semi-professional lower tiers.

History

Formation and Early Years

The National League was founded on February 2, 1876, as the first major league in the United States, with eight charter member clubs: the Boston Red Stockings (now ), Chicago White Stockings (now Chicago Cubs), , , Louisville Grays, Mutuals of New York, , and . The league operated as a single, undivided entity without geographic divisions, focusing on a balanced schedule among its teams spread across the northeastern and . Early years emphasized establishing professional standards, including player contracts and umpiring, amid challenges like gambling scandals and franchise instability, which led to contractions and relocations, such as the 1882 addition of four teams from the American Association before its absorption. By the early , the NL had stabilized at 8 teams following the 1900–1903 "National Agreement" with the and the integration of the as MLB's second major league in 1903, maintaining its undivided structure to determine a single league champion annually via regular-season play.

Expansion and Modern Developments

The introduction of divisions marked a significant evolution in the National League's structure, driven by league expansion to accommodate growing fan interest and geographic reach. In 1969, MLB expanded both leagues to 12 teams, with the NL adding the and San Diego Padres; this prompted the first divisional split into the East and West divisions, each with six teams, to facilitate regional scheduling and rivalries while introducing the best-of-five (NLCS) to determine the pennant winner. The East included the Chicago Cubs, , Philadelphia Phillies, , St. Louis Cardinals, and Expos, while the West comprised the , , Houston Astros, , San Francisco Giants, and Padres. Further expansion in 1993 added the Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins to the NL, bringing it to 14 teams and creating uneven divisions (East and West with seven teams each). In 1994, MLB announced a realignment to three divisions per league—East, Central, and West—to better reflect geography and balance competition, with the Central Division comprising the Cubs, Cardinals, , Reds, and Astros; however, the season was canceled due to a labor strike. The new structure took effect in 1995, adding a (DS) to the postseason format alongside the NLCS, with division winners qualifying directly. The 1998 expansion increased the NL to 16 teams by adding the Arizona Diamondbacks to the West Division and shifting the Milwaukee Brewers from the to the NL Central, resulting in divisions of five teams in the East, six in the Central (, Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals, , Reds), and five in the West. This period also saw the introduction of the wild card in 1997 for one additional playoff team per league. In 2005, the Expos relocated to , as the Nationals, maintaining the East Division's composition. A major adjustment occurred in 2013 when the Houston shifted to the , reducing the NL to 15 teams and balancing all three divisions at five teams each: East (Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Phillies), Central (Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals, , Reds), and West (Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants). This realignment necessitated permanent , with NL teams scheduled for 46 interleague games in 2023, increasing to 48 (24 home, 24 away) as of the 2025 season. As of November 2025, the three-division format remains in place, supporting balanced scheduling and postseason qualification via division winners and .

League Format

Structure and Rules

The National League (NL) divisions—East, Central, and West—form the competitive subdivisions of Major League Baseball's (MLB) National League, consisting of 15 teams total (five per division). Each team plays a 162-game schedule from late or early to late or early , with games typically scheduled six days a week, allowing one off-day per week for travel and rest. Standings are determined by (wins divided by total decisions, excluding ties which are rare), with ties broken first by head-to-head record, then intradivision record, and subsequently by other factors like runs scored/allowed differentials as outlined in MLB rules. Under the balanced schedule format implemented since the 2023 season and continuing in 2025, each NL team plays 52 divisional games (13 against each of the four other teams in their division, typically in three four-game series and one three-game series). They also play 64 games against non-divisional opponents in the NL (six or seven games each against the 10 teams in the other two divisions, balanced as four opponents at seven games and six at six games). Additionally, 46 interleague games are played against (AL) teams, including three or four games against most opponents and six games against a designated "prime" interleague rival (e.g., vs. New York Yankees in 2025). This structure promotes regional rivalries while ensuring each team faces every other MLB club at least three times. Roster rules limit active rosters to 26 players (with at least 13 position players and 13 pitchers) during the regular season, expanding to 28 for September call-ups. The (DH) rule is universal in MLB since , allowing a hitter to bat in place of the pitcher in the NL as well. Disciplinary actions follow MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and on-field conduct policies, with suspensions for ejections, fights, or violations issued by the Commissioner's Office. The season includes breaks for the (mid-July) and international events if applicable.

Promotion and Relegation

Unlike European football leagues, MLB operates as a closed system with no promotion or relegation; the 30 teams (15 in the NL) are fixed franchises without movement between leagues or minor leagues based on performance. Instead, "promotion" refers to qualification for the postseason playoffs, where the top teams advance to compete for the World Series. In the NL, the three division winners automatically qualify for the playoffs, seeded 1–3 by regular-season record. The three wild card spots go to the NL teams with the best records among non-division winners, seeded 4–6. This creates a 12-team postseason (six per league) since the 2022 format. The top two seeds (best division winner and next-best division winner) receive a bye to the Division Series. The wild card round features best-of-three series: No. 3 seed vs. No. 6, No. 4 vs. No. 5. Winners advance to best-of-five Division Series against the bye teams (No. 1 vs. lowest remaining seed, No. 2 vs. highest). The Division Series winners proceed to a best-of-seven League Championship Series to determine the NL pennant winner, who faces the AL champion in the best-of-seven World Series. Home-field advantage in playoffs is based on regular-season winning percentage. As of 2025, this bracket-style format ensures merit-based advancement without re-seeding after rounds.

Membership

Current Clubs

The National League consists of 15 teams, divided equally among three geographic divisions: East, Central, and West. These teams represent historic franchises and expansion clubs, with memberships dating back to the league's founding in 1876. As of the 2025 season, no changes to divisional alignment have occurred since the realignment and subsequent expansions. The clubs are listed below by division, including their founding years (as franchises), primary locations, and notable achievements. Founding years reflect the establishment of the team in its current form or predecessor; achievements highlight titles and division success in the .

National League East

ClubFoundedLocationNotable Achievements
Atlanta Braves18714 titles (most recent 2021); 7 consecutive division titles (2018–2024).
Miami Marlins1993Miami, Florida2 titles (1997, 2003); division winners in 2020 and 2023.
New York Mets1962, New York2 titles (1969, 1986); 2015 runners-up.
Philadelphia Phillies1883, 2 titles (1980, 2008); 7 division titles since 1994.
Washington Nationals1969Washington, D.C.1 title (2019); 5 division titles (2012–2014, 2016–2017).

National League Central

ClubFoundedLocationNotable Achievements
Chicago Cubs1876Chicago, Illinois3 World Series titles (1908, 1945, 2016); 11 division titles overall.
Cincinnati Reds18825 World Series titles (most recent 1990); 9 division titles.
Milwaukee Brewers19691 pennant (1982); 5 division titles (AL/NL combined).
Pittsburgh Pirates18825 World Series titles (most recent 1979); 9 division titles.
St. Louis Cardinals188211 World Series titles (most recent 2011); 16 division titles.

National League West

ClubFoundedLocationNotable Achievements
Arizona Diamondbacks19981 World Series title (2001); 5 division titles.
Colorado Rockies1993, 1 pennant (2007); 3 division titles.
Los Angeles Dodgers1884, 8 titles (most recent 2024); 8 consecutive division titles through 2024.
San Diego Padres1969, 2 pennants (1984, 1998); 5 division titles.
San Francisco Giants1883, 8 titles (most recent 2014); 8 division titles since 1994.
Data compiled from official MLB records as of November 2025.

Stadia and Locations

National League teams play home games in stadiums that meet Major League Baseball's facility standards, including safety, accessibility, and fan amenities as outlined in the agreement and league operations manual. These venues range from historic ballparks like to modern retractable-roof stadiums, with capacities typically exceeding 35,000 to accommodate large crowds. Many have undergone renovations to enhance viewing experiences and incorporate technology, such as the ' , which opened in with a focus on fan zones and . The 15 teams are geographically distributed across the eastern, central, and , with the East division along the Atlantic seaboard, Central in the Midwest, and West in the Southwest and Pacific regions. This alignment supports regional rivalries and efficient travel. Average stadium capacity is approximately 42,500 as of 2025. The following table lists the home stadia for the 2025 season, including locations and capacities (data as of November 2025).
ClubStadiumLocationCapacity
Arizona Diamondbacks48,519
Atlanta Braves41,084
Chicago Cubs, 41,649
Cincinnati RedsCincinnati, Ohio42,319
Colorado RockiesDenver, Colorado50,144
Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, 56,000
Miami MarlinsMiami, Florida36,742
Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, Wisconsin41,900
New York MetsQueens, New York41,922
Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania42,901
Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania38,747
San Diego PadresSan Diego, 40,209
San Francisco Giants, 41,915
St. Louis Cardinals, 44,494
Washington NationalsWashington, D.C.41,313
Data from official MLB and stadium records. For geographic context, the divisions reflect regional groupings: East (Northeast and Southeast), Central (Midwest), and West (Southwest and West Coast), promoting balanced scheduling without international representation in the NL as of 2025.

Sponsorship and Media

Sponsorship History

Sponsorship for Major League Baseball's (MLB) National League (NL) divisions is managed at the league-wide level through MLB, as the NL forms one-half of MLB alongside the (AL). There are no separate title sponsors for the NL divisions themselves; instead, partnerships support overall operations, including divisional scheduling and postseason play. MLB's first major national sponsorships emerged in the mid-20th century, with early examples like Gillette's long-standing role as an official sponsor dating back over 100 years, providing branding for events such as the that feature NL teams. The divisional era began in 1969, coinciding with MLB's expansion of television and commercial partnerships, but sponsorship revenue growth accelerated in the with realignments to three divisions per league. By the , jersey patch sponsorships—introduced in 2023—became a key revenue stream, with NL teams like the (Nike) and () securing deals that enhance visibility for divisional rivalries. As of 2025, MLB team sponsorship revenue reached a record $2.05 billion, up 9% from 2024, driven by global brands and digital activations; this includes 40 official MLB sponsors, with integrations like logo placements on broadcasts of intra-division games to foster regional engagement. These partnerships fund divisional initiatives, such as balanced scheduling (52 intra-division games per team in 2025), without distinct NL branding. Historical trends show sponsorship values rising from under $1 billion in the early to multi-billion figures today, supporting facility upgrades and community programs across NL clubs.

Media Coverage

Media coverage of the NL divisions is integrated into MLB's national and regional broadcasts, emphasizing divisional rivalries to drive viewership since the 1969 split. Early television deals in the focused on flagship teams like the and , but national exposure grew with the 1969 expansion, featuring games on and ABC. The 1994 realignment to three divisions increased intra-division matchups, which now comprise about 40% of the schedule and are prioritized for regional sports networks (RSNs) to capitalize on local audiences. As of the 2025 season, MLB's primary national broadcasters include (Sunday Night Baseball, often featuring NL East/Central games), (Saturday games and NLCS), and TBS (NL Division Series and Wild Card), with a total of 2,430 regular-season games aired across platforms. Streaming has expanded access, with MLB.TV offering out-of-market NL games and Apple TV+ holding Friday night packages that include divisional contests. In 2025, Peacock and added select streams, while provides free highlights, boosting global reach for NL West powerhouses like the Giants. Regional coverage varies by division: the NL East benefits from high-profile markets (e.g., Mets on , Phillies on ), the NL Central from Midwest RSNs (e.g., Cubs on ), and the NL West from West Coast outlets (e.g., Dodgers on SportsNet LA). The 2023 universal rule aligned NL strategies with the AL, simplifying media narratives around (48 games per team in 2025). Overall, divisional play enhances media value, with MLB generating $4.8 billion in sponsor media exposure in 2025 through broadcasts and digital clips.

Competition

Trophy and Awards

In Major League Baseball's National League, there is no specific trophy awarded to individual division winners. Instead, division champions are recognized with a commemorative plaque presented during a clinching ceremony, and their achievement is honored by raising a championship banner at their home stadium. These banners are displayed permanently to celebrate regular-season division titles. The three NL division winners (East, Central, and West) automatically qualify for the postseason, with the division winner possessing the best regular-season record receiving a first-round bye in the playoffs. The National League pennant, awarded to the winner of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), is represented by the Warren C. Giles Trophy, named after the former NL president. This trophy, redesigned in 2017 to feature a more traditional design, is presented to the NLCS champions following their series victory. In 2025, the received the Warren C. Giles Trophy after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The National League also honors outstanding individual performances through several awards voted on by the (BBWAA) and other bodies. The (MVP) Award recognizes the league's top performer; in 2025, of the won his fourth NL MVP. The goes to the best pitcher, while the Rookie of the Year honors the top first-year player. Additional accolades include the for the best offensive performer (won by Ohtani in 2025) and the Gold Glove for defensive excellence in each position. These awards are announced after the , typically in November.

Season Schedule and Play-offs

The MLB regular season schedule for the National League follows a balanced format across its three divisions. Each of the 15 NL teams plays 162 games from late March to late September. The 2025 season began on and concluded on September 28. The schedule includes 52 intradivision games (13 against each of the four divisional opponents), 64 games against non-divisional NL teams (6 or 7 games each), and 46 interleague games against opponents. Fixtures are released in advance, typically in the summer prior, to allow for planning; the 2025 schedule was announced on , 2024. Unlike European football, there is no promotion or relegation; all teams compete annually in MLB. The season features an break in mid-July and pauses for international events, but no formal winter break due to the warmer U.S. climate. Weather rarely causes postponements, though games can be rescheduled for . Postseason qualification for the National League includes the three division winners and three wild card teams (the non-division winners with the best records), for a total of six teams. Tiebreakers for seeding prioritize head-to-head records, intradivision winning percentage, and if needed. The playoffs begin with the Wild Card Series, a best-of-three format where the No. 3 seed hosts the No. 6 seed and the No. 4 seed hosts the No. 5 seed, all games at the higher seed's home. The No. 1 seed (best division winner) receives a bye. Winners advance to the Division Series (best-of-five), hosted primarily by the higher seed (2-2-1 format if necessary). The Division Series victors proceed to the NLCS (best-of-seven, 2-3-2 format), with the winner earning the NL pennant and advancing to the . In 2025, the NL East was won by the Philadelphia Phillies, the NL Central by the Milwaukee Brewers, and the NL West by the , who went on to win the . Ties are resolved by , with no away goals rule. The entire postseason spans October to early November.

Results and Statistics

Past Champions

The National League has operated for 46 seasons since its establishment as the Alliance Premier League in 1979–80, crowning champions each year based on regular-season performance, with some clubs achieving back-to-back titles. The title win grants automatic promotion to , a system formalized from the 1986–87 season onward (with winners prior to that eligible only via Football League election). Barnet's victory in 2024–25 marked their fourth title and successful promotion.
SeasonChampionPromoted?
1979–80No
1980–81No
1981–82EnfieldNo
1982–83York CityYes
1983–84Maidstone UnitedYes
1984–85No
1985–86Lincoln CityYes
1986–87ScarboroughYes
1987–88Wolverhampton WanderersYes
1988–89Yes
1989–90Yes
1990–91BarnetYes
1991–92Colchester UnitedNo
1992–93BarnetYes
1993–94Kidderminster HarriersNo
1994–95Yes
1995–96No
1996–97Yes
1997–98Halifax TownNo
1998–99Aldershot TownNo
1999–00Rushden & DiamondsYes
2000–01Rushden & DiamondsYes
2001–02Boston UnitedYes
2002–03Doncaster RoversYes
2003–04Shrewsbury TownYes
2004–05BarnetYes
2005–06ScarboroughNo
2006–07Dagenham & RedbridgeYes
2007–08Peterborough UnitedYes
2008–09Burton AlbionYes
2009–10Yes
2010–11Yes
2011–12Fleetwood TownYes
2012–13York CityYes
2013–14Luton TownYes
2014–15BarnetYes
2015–16Cheltenham TownYes
2016–17Lincoln CityYes
2017–18Yes
2018–19Leyton OrientYes
2019–20BarrowYes
2020–21Sutton UnitedYes
2021–22Yes
2022–23Yes
2023–24ChesterfieldYes
2024–25BarnetYes
Source for table: worldfootball.net Barnet leads all clubs with four titles (1990–91, 1992–93, 2004–05, 2024–25), followed by and Town with three each. , Lincoln City, Rushden & Diamonds, Scarborough, and York City have each secured two victories. Pre-1987 champions were ineligible for automatic promotion, relying instead on by Football League member clubs. Since 1987, approximately 90% of title winners have achieved promotion, with rare exceptions due to failure to meet ground or financial standards (e.g., Scarborough in 2005–06). Over time, the profile of champions has evolved from established non-league clubs to those recently relegated from the EFL, exemplified by Rovers' 2021–22 triumph following their 2021 drop from League Two.

Play-off Outcomes

The National League play-offs, contested annually since the 2002–03 season, have culminated in 23 finals as of the 2024–25 campaign, with the winner earning promotion to alongside the league champions. These matches, often held at since 2007, have featured a mix of close contests and dramatic turnarounds, highlighting the competitive depth of the fifth tier.
SeasonFinal MatchScoreWinner (Promoted Team)
2002–03Dagenham & Redbridge vs Doncaster Rovers2–3 (aet)Doncaster Rovers
2003–04Aldershot Town vs Shrewsbury Town1–1 (0–3 pens)Shrewsbury Town
2004–05 Borough vs Carlisle United0–1Carlisle United
2005–06Halifax Town vs Hereford United2–3 (aet)Hereford United
2006–07 City vs 1–2
2007–08Cambridge United vs City0–1 City
2008–09Cambridge United vs Torquay United0–2Torquay United
2009–10York City vs Oxford United1–3Oxford United
2010–11 vs Luton Town0–0 (4–3 pens)
2011–12Luton Town vs York City1–2York City
2012–13 vs Newport County0–2Newport County
2013–14 vs Cambridge United1–2Cambridge United
2014–15 Town vs Rovers1–1 (3–5 pens) Rovers
2015–16 Rovers vs Town1–3 Town
2016–17Tranmere Rovers vs Rovers1–3 Rovers
2017–18Boreham Wood vs Tranmere Rovers1–2Tranmere Rovers
2018–19 vs Salford City0–3Salford City
2019–20Harrogate Town vs Notts County3–1Harrogate Town
2020–21Torquay United vs Hartlepool United1–1 (4–5 pens)Hartlepool United
2021–22 Moors vs Town1–2 (aet) Town
2022–23Chesterfield vs Notts County2–2 (3–4 pens)Notts County
2023–24Bromley vs Moors2–2 (4–3 pens)Bromley
2024–25 Athletic vs Southend United3–2 (aet) Athletic
Across these 23 play-offs, teams finishing third in the regular season have advanced to promotion in approximately 40% of cases, underscoring their strong positioning yet vulnerability to lower-placed challengers. Notable upsets include Grimsby Town's 2016 victory over third-placed Forest Green Rovers despite entering as the fifth seeds, marking one of the lowest-seeded triumphs in the competition's history. Since the finals moved to in 2007, attendances have frequently exceeded 30,000, peaking at 47,029 for the 2015 Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town clash, reflecting the event's growing prestige. In the Wembley era (2007–25), roughly 30% of finals have been decided by extra time or penalties, adding to the high-stakes drama.

Attendances

The 2024–25 National League season recorded an average attendance of 2,729 per match, with total attendance reaching approximately 1.51 million fans across 552 home fixtures. This figure reflects a steady recovery and growth in fan engagement at the fifth tier of English football, where stadium capacities often serve as upper limits for crowds, typically ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 seats depending on the venue. Attendance trends in the National League have demonstrated notable upward momentum since the early , with overall experiencing an 89% increase over the past decade, driven in part by high-profile investments and media exposure. The "Wrexham effect"—stemming from the Hollywood-backed takeover of in —played a pivotal role, elevating average weekly attendances across the top four non-league tiers to 117,586 by the 2023–24 season, a 43% rise from five years prior, and spilling over to boost visibility and turnout for other clubs in the division. However, the 2020–21 season saw attendances drop to zero due to restrictions, marking a complete halt in live spectatorship across English football. Post-pandemic recovery has been robust, with averages climbing from 1,971 in 2018–19 to the 2024–25 levels. Among clubs, York City led with home averages around 6,000, benefiting from strong local support and recent competitive success, while lower-end figures, such as those near 1,000 for teams like Boreham Wood, highlight disparities within the division. Factors influencing these variations include a club's historical ties to the (EFL), which often brings established fanbases from relegated sides, and overall popularity amplified by on-field performance and community engagement. Looking ahead to the 2025–26 season, early indicators suggest sustained or slightly elevated attendances, with new promotees like Truro City potentially adding to totals through fresh regional interest, building on the division's recent growth trajectory.

Team Records

The record for the most points accumulated in a single National League season is 111, achieved by Wrexham in the 2022–23 campaign, during which they secured promotion to the EFL with 34 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses. This total surpassed the previous high of 102 points set by Lincoln City in the 1972–73 Northern Premier League era, adjusted for the three-point win system introduced in 1981. In the 2024–25 season, Barnet claimed the title with 102 points, marking the second-highest tally in the league's history and a club record for the Bees. The fewest points earned in a season belongs to Dover Athletic, who finished with 13 points in 2021–22 after a 12-point deduction for failing to fulfill fixtures the previous year, resulting in 2 wins, 7 draws, and 35 losses across 44 matches. Prior to deductions, Hyde United hold the lowest earned total with 11 points from 42 games in 2013–14, ending with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 35 losses.

Individual Records

The single-season top scorer record stands at 40 goals, set by for Dover Athletic in 2016–17, where he netted in 41 of 42 appearances to lead the league and aid promotion. This mark eclipsed previous highs like ' 37 for Harriers in 2001–02 and remains unmatched, with Miller's haul including hat-tricks in four matches. Earlier benchmarks include Dion Dublin's 29 goals for Cambridge United in 1987–88. For most appearances, Danny Wright holds the record with 1,210 league outings across nine clubs as a centre-forward.

Goal and Run Records

The highest-scoring match in National League history is Wrexham's 7–5 victory over Barnet on October 8, 2022, totaling 12 in a thrilling encounter that highlighted both teams' promotion pushes. For one-sided thrashings, multiple 9–0 results tie the record for biggest win, including Rushden & ' demolition of Weymouth on February 21, 2009, and United's 9–0 rout of & Redbridge on February 27, 2004. The longest unbeaten run is 38 matches by Kidderminster Harriers from 1999 to 2000, bridging the end of the 1998–99 season and the start of their title-winning campaign, which included 28 wins and 10 draws en route to promotion. In a single season, Town's 30-game streak from October 30, 2010, to April 30, 2011, stands out, comprising 21 wins and 9 draws. No records were broken in the 2024–25 season regarding these metrics, though Barnet's 31 wins contributed to their dominant title defense.

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