Premier League

Established in 1978, it succeeded the Bechuanaland Union African Soccer League from the pre-independence era, which operated on a regional scale. Teams such as Tlokweng Pirates, Notwane, Black Peril, Queens Park Rangers, and a squad from the Ngwaketse district initially contended in the inaugural league. Historically, clubs based in the southern region have dominated the league, until Ecco City Greens broke the trend by clinching the title in the 2006–07 season, marking the first northern-based team to achieve this feat. In a significant development, Be Mobile, a prominent mobile phone network, sponsors the league with a substantial amount of 30 million pula, positioning it as one of the COSAFA region's most generously sponsored leagues after South Africa's ABSA Premiership. The league's profile has soared with an influx of foreign talent, particularly from Zimbabwe like Arnold Chaka, Master Masitara, Elvis Meleka, Mandla Sibanda, Sageby Sandaka, and Tendai Ndoro, who have opted to compete in the Botswana Premier League over the Zimbabwean PSL. Furthermore, players from Namibia, including Jerome Luis and Benson Shilongo, have also ventured to Botswana in pursuit of success. In a strategic move, the league terminated its broadcast agreement with RP Productions of South Africa, and is currently in negotiations for a long-term deal with Supersport International. Additionally, the league administration announced intentions to downsize the number of teams from 16 to 12 by the 2023–24 season, with four teams facing relegation and only two teams earning promotion. This restructuring aims to optimize resources and enhance the league's competitiveness in the forthcoming seasons.