There are overall 12 teams that compete for the title every year between April and November. The current holder of the title is HJK and the team that holds the most titles is HJK. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Veikkausliiga table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2022 season, among the most popular teams in Veikkausliiga for online searches are HJK, KuPS, Inter Turku. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Finland.
Competition format of Veikkausliiga
The first edition of the Veikkausliiga took place in 1990 when the first league winner was HJK. The teams are placed in 9 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 1 teams are relegated to the Ykkönen. Each team plays overall 171 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the UEFA Champions League Qualification main tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorers in the Veikkausliiga 2021 season were Benjamin Källman, Ariel Ngueukam with 14 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2022 is 2.92 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is HJK,HIFK with the total capacity of 10,770.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the league is Football Association of Finland.
Top 8 important questions about Veikkausliiga
#1 Which team in Veikkausliiga has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Veikkausliiga is HJK.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Veikkausliiga?
The current titleholder in Veikkausliiga is HJK.
#3 What rank of competition is Veikkausliiga in Finland?
Veikkausliiga is the level 1 division in Finland.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Veikkausliiga?
Overall 30 rounds are played in Veikkausliiga each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Veikkausliiga in 2022?
The average number of goals in Veikkausliiga is 2.92 per game in 2022.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Veikkausliiga after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Veikkausliiga.
#7 When does the Veikkausliiga start and when does it finish?
The Veikkausliiga usually starts in April and ends in November.
#8 How many groups are there in Veikkausliiga competition?
The teams in Veikkausliiga are placed in 9 groups.
