Damallsvenskan2026 — Standings, Fixtures & Top Scorers

Damallsvenskan is Sweden's top-tier women's football league and one of the most historically significant women's football competitions in the world. Founded in 1988, it stands among the oldest professional women's football leagues on the planet — a testament to Sweden's pioneering role in the development of the women's game.

The league operates on a spring-to-autumn calendar, running from April through November, which sets it apart from the vast majority of European football competitions. The 2026 season features 14 clubs competing across a full home-and-away format, with relegation to Elitettan keeping the stakes high from the first matchday to the last.

At the heart of Damallsvenskan's identity is a culture of excellence that has produced some of the greatest players in women's football history. Names like Kosovare Asllani, Fridolina Rolfö, Stina Blackstenius, Magdalena Eriksson, and Caroline Seger all emerged from or passed through Swedish club football. The national team's consistent presence at the top of FIFA world rankings is directly rooted in the quality of Damallsvenskan.

FC Rosengård, based in Malmö and formerly known as LdB FC Malmö, is the most decorated club in Damallsvenskan history. BK Häcken from Gothenburg have emerged as a powerful force in recent seasons. Linköpings FC were among the elite clubs of the 2010s.

No story about Damallsvenskan is complete without Tyresö FF — a club that briefly became the richest women's football club in the world, reached the 2014 UEFA Women's Champions League final, then collapsed into bankruptcy the same year.

Damallsvenskan is branded as OBOS Damallsvenskan and enjoys strong broadcast exposure. Matches are shown free-to-air on SVT, Sweden's national public broadcaster, with Discovery+ and Viaplay carrying additional coverage.

The 2026 season features 14 clubs: Kristianstads DFF, AIK, Malmö FF, Växjö DFF, Hammarby, BK Häcken, Djurgården, Eskilstuna United, Piteå IF, FC Rosengård, Uppsala, Brommapojkarna, Vittsjö GIK, and IFK Norrköping.

FC Rosengård are the benchmark, having won more titles than any other club. BK Häcken have invested significantly in player recruitment. Hammarby bring one of Sweden's most passionate fanbases. Piteå IF from the far north are a remarkable story of a small-town club competing at the highest level.

FC Rosengård hold the record for most titles. Umeå IK dominated the early years from northern Sweden. Linköpings FC had their golden era in the 2010s. BK Häcken have added recent chapters.

Tyresö FF won the 2012 title (their sole Damallsvenskan championship), assembled a squad of global superstars for a Champions League final appearance, then went bankrupt in 2014 — one of women's football's most dramatic cautionary tales.

Damallsvenskan has produced world-class talent: Kosovare Asllani, Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United), Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal), Magdalena Eriksson (Bayern Munich), and Caroline Seger — Sweden's legendary former captain (200+ caps) who retired from all professional football in November 2024 and now serves as football manager at FC Rosengård.

Salaries range from SEK 200,000 to SEK 800,000 per year (€15,000–€70,000). While modest compared to WSL or Liga F, conditions have improved markedly. Many top Swedish players now play abroad but the league remains closely connected to the national team pipeline.

SVT carries Damallsvenskan free-to-air, providing access to millions of Swedish households. Discovery+ and Viaplay offer subscription streaming coverage. The league is branded as OBOS Damallsvenskan.

Club social media channels maintain active presences on Instagram, X, and YouTube with highlights and behind-the-scenes content.

FC Rosengård play at Malmö Idrottsplats. BK Häcken play at Bravida Arena in Gothenburg. Stockholm clubs Hammarby, Djurgården, and AIK have access to established infrastructure where women's football has seen strong attendance growth.

The spring-to-autumn calendar means matches are played in pleasant weather, making summer matchdays an enjoyable live experience. Sweden's 2023 Women's World Cup third-place finish provided a significant boost to domestic interest.

• Founded in 1988, one of the world's oldest professional women's football leagues
• Runs April to November (spring-to-autumn), unique among major European leagues
• FC Rosengård hold the record for most Damallsvenskan titles
• Tyresö FF reached the 2014 UCL final before going bankrupt the same year
• Branded OBOS Damallsvenskan after title sponsor OBOS
• Broadcast free-to-air on SVT, Sweden's national public broadcaster
• 14 clubs compete in 2026 with promotion/relegation against Elitettan
• Produced world-class players: Asllani, Rolfö, Blackstenius, Eriksson, Seger
• Salaries range from SEK 200,000 to SEK 800,000/year (€15K–€70K)
• Sweden finished third at the 2023 Women's World Cup
• Piteå IF from a town of under 25,000 compete at the highest level
• Fantasy Damallsvenskan generates nearly 10,000 monthly searches