V-League Vietnam

V-League

V.League 1 (officially the LPBank V.League 1 for sponsorship reasons) is Vietnam's top professional football division. It was founded in 1980 as the National A1 League and became fully professional from the 2000-01 season. Since 2012 it has been run by Vietnam Professional Football (VPF).

Fourteen clubs play a double round-robin (26 matches each). The champion qualifies for the AFC Champions League Two (with additional spots for other competitions such as the ASEAN Club Championship depending on the season). Relegation is to V.League 2.

Hanoi FC and Thể Công-Viettel share the record for most titles (six each). Recent champions include Cong An Hanoi (2025-26) and Thép Xanh Nam Định (back-to-back in 2023-24 and 2024-25). The 2026-27 season starts on 4 September 2026.

Clubs

Hàng Đẫy Stadium. — Hàng Đẫy Stadium, home of Công An Hà Nội

Công An Hà Nội

Police-backed Hanoi side that won the 2025-26 V.League 1 title with 64 points and the league's strongest attack. They have become one of the best-funded and most ambitious clubs in the country since entering the top flight. Home is the 22,500 capacity Hàng Đẫy Stadium.

Mỹ Đình National Stadium. — Mỹ Đình National Stadium

Thể Công-Viettel

Historic army club (formerly Thể Công) that shares the all-time title record of six championships with Hà Nội FC. They finished runners-up in 2025-26 and remain a consistent contender with a strong youth pipeline. The team plays at Mỹ Đình National Stadium which has a capacity of 40,192.

Hà Nội FC

The most successful modern club in Vietnam with six V.League titles, the last in 2022. They play at Hàng Đẫy Stadium and continue to develop many national-team players.

Ninh Bình

Formerly Phù Đổng, the club relocated to Ninh Bình, received heavy investment from LPBank, and won V.League 2 unbeaten in 2024-25 before finishing third in their first top-flight season. They play at Ninh Bình Arena and represent a rapid rise from community club to title challenger.

Công An TP. Hồ Chí Minh

The southern police club (rebranded from Hồ Chí Minh City FC) finished fifth in 2025-26 and also won the Vietnamese Cup that season. They are one of the oldest football institutions in the south, with roots going back decades. Home is the 14,400 capacity Thống Nhất Stadium in Hồ Chí Minh City.

Thép Xanh Nam Định

Back-to-back champions in 2023-24 and 2024-25, they play at Thiên Trường Stadium (30,000 capacity) in front of passionate local support. The club has a long history in the north and remains a regular title contender.

Football in Vietnam. — Football in Vietnam

Hải Phòng

One of Vietnam's traditional clubs, based at the large Lạch Tray Stadium (30,000 capacity). They finished seventh in 2025-26 and are known for a physical style and loyal port-city following.

Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh

A relatively recent arrival that has established itself as a solid mid-table side. They play at Hà Tĩnh Stadium (15,000 capacity) and finished eighth last season.

Sông Lam Nghệ An

One of the most storied clubs in the country, with two V.League titles and a reputation for producing talent. They play at the multi-use Vinh Stadium (12,000 capacity) and finished ninth in 2025-26.

Hoàng Anh Gia Lai

Famous for its academy that produced many Vietnam internationals, including several Golden Generation players. Based in Pleiku in the Central Highlands, they finished tenth last season. Home is Pleiku Stadium (12,000 capacity).

Thanh Hóa

A long-standing northern-central club (recently dropping the Đông Á prefix) that plays at Thanh Hóa Stadium (14,000 capacity). They finished 11th in 2025-26 and have never been relegated from the top flight in the professional era.

SHB Đà Nẵng

Historic central-coast club with three top-division titles, the last in 2012. They play at Hòa Xuân Stadium (20,500 capacity) and finished 12th last season after a mid-table campaign. Hòa Xuân Stadium opened in 2016 and has a seating capacity of 20,500, making it the largest football-specific stadium in Vietnam and the second football-specific stadium to be built in the country, following Pleiku Stadium in Gia Lai Province

Bắc Ninh

Founded only in 2023 with provincial and corporate backing (and Park Hang-seo as adviser), they rose rapidly through the divisions and won promotion via the 2026 play-off. They play at Việt Yên Stadium (18,000 capacity) and make their V.League 1 debut in 2026-27.

Bình Phước Stadium. — Bình Phước Stadium

Trường Tươi Đồng Nai

Formerly Bình Phước, the club was taken over by the Trường Tươi Group, renamed after the provincial merger, and won the 2025-26 V.League 2 title. They play at Bình Phước Stadium (11,000 capacity) and enter the top flight of Vietnamese football for the first time. Bình Phước Stadium has two covered stands and opened in 2010.