Ligue Haïtienne
Ligue Haïtienne, is a Haitian professional league, governed by the Haitian Football Federation, for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Haitian football league system. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Division 2, although the current format has been changed due to violence in the country, with 3 regional groups consisting of 14 teams, after a three-year hiatus.
Clubs also compete against continental rivals in the CFU Club Shield, CONCACAF Caribbean Cup, and CONCACAF Champions Cup.
History
Foundation
It was created in 1937 and is headed by the Fédération Haïtienne [de Football], the official governing body of football in the country. The league champion qualifies for the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup for a spot to participate in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. 20 teams participate in this league and compete for the national title. Racing CH, with 14 national titles, is the most successful club in the league to date.Previous winners
Since 2002, the league has employed a two-stage season with separate champions for both stages, a system found in many Latin American countries. In French-speaking Haiti, "O" stands for Ouverture, corresponding to the Spanish Apertura, and "F" stands for Fermeture or "C" stands for Clôture, corresponding to the Spanish Clausura.Performance By Club
Top goalscorers
Media coverage
The Haitian Football Federation has an exclusive broadcasting agreement with French premium pay TV channel, Canal+. The agreement was made official on 7 March 2016, a five-year deal to start at the end of April, 2016. However the financial details are not disclosed. The deal includes coverage and live broadcasts; 15 matches of its choice for the 2016 season as well as interviews before and after each match.Canal+ Haiti, a subsidiary, offers three packages to view games domestically.