Championship (Indonesia)
The Championship, officially known as the Pegadaian Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-tier of the football competition system in Indonesia, organized by the I-League. The competition started in 2017 after PSSI changed the previous competition Liga Indonesia Premier Division.
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.
History
Foundation
The Premier Division was the first-tier in Liga Indonesia. The system stayed put until 2007. In 2008, PSSI formed the Indonesia Super League, 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 and PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo, 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.
First name change
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.'''
Second name change
In June 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.Competition format
Here are some regulations that are implemented for the 2025–26 season.Competition
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, the teams play each other three times in a triple round-robin system 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.Promotion and relegation
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
Video assistant referee 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 sees the full implementation of VAR for the first time.Teams
Maps
Current participating teams
The following 20 clubs will compete in the Championship during 2025–26 season.| Team | Location | 2024–25 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 | Tangerang | 1st in RL Group I | 2020 | 2 | 2024–25 | 2 | 2024– | — | — | — |
| Barito Putera | Banjarmasin | 17th | 1994–95 | 1 | 2010–11 | 3 | 2025– | 2013–2025 | — | — |
| Bekasi City | Bekasi City | 2nd in RL Group I | 2014 | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 2020– | — | — | |
| Deltras | Sidoarjo | 4th in CH Group X | 1994–95 | 4 | 2009–10 | 7 | 2022– | 2010–2012 | — | — |
| Garudayaksa | Bekasi Regency | 3rd in CH Group Y | 2001 | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 2020– | — | — | |
| Kendal Tornado | Kendal | 2nd | 2018 | 1 | 2025–26 | 1 | 2025– | — | — | |
| Persekat | Tegal | 2nd in RL Group J | 2006 | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 2020– | — | — | — |
| Persela | Lamongan | 4th in CH Group Y | 1994–95 | 4 | 2022–23 | 4 | 2022– | 2008–2022 | — | — |
| Persiba Balikpapan | Balikpapan | 3rd | 1994–95 | 7 | 2018 | 7 | 2025– | 2008–2017 | — | — |
| Persikad | Depok | 1st | 2019 | 3 | 2022–23 | 3 | 2025– | — | — | |
| Persiku | Kudus | 1st in RL Group J | 1994–95 | 2 | 2008–09 | 7 | 2024– | — | — | — |
| Persipal | Palu | 2nd in RL Group K | 2011 | 8 | 2018 | 8 | 2018– | — | — | |
| Persipura | Jayapura | Relegation play-off winner | 1994–95 | 4 | 2022–23 | 4 | 2022– | 2008–2022 | — | — |
| Persiraja | Banda Aceh | 3rd in CH Group X | 1994–95 | 7 | 2008–09 | 13 | 2022– | 2020–2022 | — | |
| PSIS | Semarang | 18th | 1994–95 | 2 | 2009–10 | 9 | 2025– | 2018–2025 | — | |
| PSMS | Medan | 1st in RL Group H | 1994–95 | 8 | 2009–10 | 14 | 2019– | 2018 | — | |
| PSPS | Pekanbaru | Promotion play-off loser | 1994–95 | 9 | 2008–09 | 13 | 2017– | 2009–2013 | — | |
| PSS | Sleman | 16th | 1994–95 | 3 | 2008–09 | 11 | 2025– | 2019–2025 | — | |
| Sriwijaya | Palembang | 2nd in RL Group H | 2005 | 7 | 2019 | 7 | 2019– | 2008–2018 | — | — |
| Sumsel United | Palembang | 1st in RL Group K | 1994–95 | 2 | 2024–25 | 2 | 2024– | — | — |
| Recently relegated from Super League | |
| Recently promoted from Liga Nusantara |
- "Year joined" is the year the club joined the Liga Indonesia, including leagues that are divisionally below it and counted since 1994–95 season.
- "First season in D2" and "Seasons in D2" counted since Premier Division dropped down to second-tier and also including of LPIS Premier Division during dualism era and ISC B.
- "Last spell in top flight" counted since foundation of Super League, including Indonesian Premier League during dualism era and ISC A in 2016 season.
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Former teams
The following clubs competed in the Championship since 2017 season, but are not competing in the 2025–26 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 | ||
| Badak Lampung | Bandar Lampung | 2010 | 2 | 2010–11 | 5 | Defunct | — | ||
| Bandung United | Bandung City | 2012 | 2 | 2018 | 2 | 2018–2019 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Bhayangkara Presisi | Bandar Lampung | 2010 | 1 | 2010–11 | 4 | 2024–2025 | Super League | — | |
| Celebest | Palu | 2000 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | ||
| Dejan | Depok | 2022–23 | 1 | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024–2025 | — | — | |
| Dewa United | Serang | 2014 | 5 | 2014 | 7 | 2017–2022 | Super League | ||
| Gresik United | Gresik | 2006 | 3 | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Hizbul Wathan | Sidoarjo | 2017 | 4 | 2017 | 4 | 2020–2022 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Kalteng Putra | Palangka Raya | 2001 | 4 | 2011–12 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Madiun Putra | Madiun | 2009–10 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | — | — | |
| Madura | Sumenep | 2004 | 3 | 2013 | 7 | 2017–2019 | — | ||
| Malut United | Ternate | 2022 | 2 | 2022–23 | 2 | 2022–2024 | Super League | — | |
| Mitra Kukar | Tenggarong | 2003 | 3 | 2008–09 | 6 | 2019–2022 | — | — | — |
| Nusantara Lampung | Bandar Lampung | 2021 | 3 | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persatu | Tuban | 2010–11 | 2 | 2015 | 4 | 2019 | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Persekam | Malang | 2004 | 1 | 2010–11 | 7 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persekap | Pasuruan | 2004 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| 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 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persiba Bantul | Bantul Regency | 2004 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persibangga | Purbalingga | 2006 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | — | — | |
| Persibas | Banyumas | 2004 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | — | — | |
| 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 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persikota | Tangerang City | 1994–95 | 1 | 2008–09 | 5 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| Persinga | Ngawi | 2004 | 1 | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Persip | Pekalongan | 2006 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Persis | Surakarta | 1994–95 | 5 | 2008–09 | 13 | 2017–2022 | Super League | — | |
| Persita | Tangerang | 1994–95 | 3 | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017–2019 | Liga 1 | — | |
| 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 | ||
| PS Lampung Sakti | Bandar Lampung | 2006 | 1 | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017 | — | ||
| PS Mojokerto Putra | Mojokerto | 2001 | 2 | 2009–10 | 9 | 2018 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBI | Blitar | 2004 | 1 | 2009–10 | 8 | 2017 | — | — | |
| PSBK | Blitar | 2007 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBL | Langsa | 1999–2000 | 1 | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSBS | Biak Numfor | 1994–95 | 7 | 2011 | 13 | 2017–2024 | Super League | — | — |
| PSCS | Cilacap | 1994–95 | 5 | 2010–11 | 14 | 2019–2024 | Liga 4 | — | |
| PSDS | Deli Serdang | 1994–95 | 2 | 2008–09 | 5 | 2022–2024 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| PSGC | Ciamis | 1994–95 | 2 | 2008–09 | 5 | 2019 | Liga Nusantara | — | |
| PSIM | Yogyakarta | 1994–95 | 8 | 2008–09 | 16 | 2017–2025 | Super League | — | |
| PSIR | Rembang | 1994–95 | 2 | 2009–10 | 6 | 2017–2018 | Liga 4 | — | |
| RANS Nusantara | Pasuruan | 2013 | 6 | 2015 | 8 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | ||
| Semen Padang | Padang | 1994–95 | 5 | 2008–09 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Super League | — | — |
| Sragen United | Sragen | 2014 | 1 | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | — | ||
| Sulut United | Manado | 2002 | 6 | 2008–09 | 9 | 2019–2024 | Liga 4 | — | |
| Tiga Naga | Pekanbaru | 2015 | 2 | 2020 | 2 | 2020–2022 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| Yahukimo | Yahukimo | 1999–00 | 1 | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | — |
| Recently promoted to Super League | |
| Recently relegated to Liga Nusantara |
- "Year joined" is the year the club joined the Liga Indonesia, including leagues that are divisionally below it and counted since 1994–95 season.
- "First season in D2" and "Seasons in D2" counted since Premier Division dropped down to second-tier and also including of LPIS Premier Division during dualism era and ISC B.
- "Last spell in CH" counted since foundation of Liga 2.
;Former names
;Breakaway league:
;Unofficial league:
Promotion history
Bold designates the promoted club† Lost the Promotion/relegation playoff
‡ Won the Promotion/relegation playoff and got promoted