Liga 2 (Indonesia)
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Liga 2 (English: League Two), officially known as Pegadaian Liga 2 for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the second-tier of the football competition system in Indonesia, organized by Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). The competition started in 2017 after PSSI changed the previous competition Liga Indonesia Premier Division (Indonesian: Divisi Utama Liga Indonesia).
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.[2] The competition is usually divided into several groups because of factors in terms of geography and number of participants.[3]
History
Foundation
The Premier Division was the first-tier in Liga Indonesia. The system stayed put until 2007.[4] In 2008, PSSI formed the Indonesia Super League (ISL), 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.[4]
As a result of continuing conflict between PT Liga Indonesia (LI) and PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS), 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.
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.[2]
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.[5]
Competition format
Here are some regulations that are planned to be implemented for the 2025–26 season.
Competition
There will be 20 clubs in Liga 2, divided into two regions: East Region and West Region. Each region consists of 10 clubs based on geographical location and during the course of the season (from September to April), the teams play each other three times in a triple round-robin system (either once home and twice away or twice home and once away) for a total of 27 games.[6] 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 West and East regions will earn direct promotion to Liga 1, while the runners-up of each region will face each other in a promotion play-off to compete for one additional promotion spot.
The 10th-placed teams from both the West and East regions will be directly relegated to Liga Nusantara, while the 9th-placed teams from each region will compete in a relegation play-off to determine one more team to be relegated.[6]
Video Assistant Referee
Video assistant referee (VAR) was introduced to Liga 2 for the first time in the 2024–25 season during the final and promotion play-off matches.[7] The 2025–26 season is planned to see the full implementation of VAR for the first time.[8]
Teams
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Current participating teams
The following 20 clubs will compete in the Liga 2 during 2025–26 season. Template:Table alignment Template:Sticky table start
| Team | Location | 2024–25 position | Year joined | Seasons in L2 |
First season in D2 |
Seasons in D2 |
Current spell in D2 |
Last spell in top flight |
Former names | Other leagues |
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| Adhyaksa | Tangerang | 1st in RL Group I | 2020 | 2 | 2024–25 | 2 | 2024– | — | — | — |
| Barito Putera | Banjarmasin | 17th (Liga 1) | 1994–95 | 1 | 2010–11 | 3 | 2025– | 2013–2025 | — | — |
| Bekasi City | Bekasi City | 2nd in RL Group I | 2014 | 6 | 2020Template:Efn | 6 | 2020– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| 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 | 2020Template:Efn | 6 | 2020– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Kendal Tornado | Kendal | 2nd (Liga Nusantara) | 2018 | 1 | 2025–26 | 1 | 2025– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| 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 (Liga Nusantara) | 1994–95 | 7 | 2018 | 7 | 2025– | 2008–2017 | — | — |
| Persikad | Depok | 1st (Liga Nusantara) | 2019 | 3 | 2022–23Template:Efn | 3 | 2025– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Persiku | Kudus | 1st in RL Group J | 1994–95 | 2 | 2008–09 | 7 | 2024– | — | — | — |
| Persipal | Palu | 2nd in RL Group K | 2011 | 8 | 2018Template:Efn | 8 | 2018– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| 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 | — | Template:Refn |
| PSIS | Semarang | 18th (Liga 1) | 1994–95 | 2 | 2009–10 | 9 | 2025– | 2018–2025 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PSMS | Medan | 1st in RL Group H | 1994–95 | 8 | 2009–10 | 14 | 2019– | 2018 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PSPS | Pekanbaru | Promotion play-off loser | 1994–95 | 9 | 2008–09 | 13 | 2017– | 2009–2013 | — | Template:Refn |
| PSS | Sleman | 16th (Liga 1) | 1994–95 | 3 | 2008–09 | 11 | 2025– | 2019–2025 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| 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 | 2024–25Template:Efn | 2 | 2024– | — | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Recently relegated from Liga 1 | |
| 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 (2011–2013) and ISC B.
- "Last spell in top flight" counted since foundation of Indonesia Super League (now Liga 1), including Indonesian Premier League during dualism era (2011–2013) and ISC A in 2016 season.
- Notes
- Former names
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Former teams
The following clubs competed in the Liga 2 since 2017 season, but are not competing in the 2025–26 season. Template:Table alignment Template:Sticky table start
| Team | Year joined | Seasons in L2 |
Location | First season in D2 |
Seasons in D2 |
Last spell in L2 |
Current league | Former names | Other leagues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 757 Kepri Jaya | 2008–09 | 1 | Batam | 2014Template:Efn | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Badak Lampung | 2010 | 2 | Bandar Lampung | 2010–11Template:Efn | 5 | 2020–2022 | Defunct | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Bandung United | 2012 | 2 | Bandung City | 2018Template:Efn | 2 | 2018–2019 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Bhayangkara Presisi | 2010 | 1 | Bandar Lampung | 2010–11Template:Efn | 4 | 2024–2025 | Liga 1 | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Celebest | 2000 | 1 | Palu | 2014Template:Efn | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Dejan | 2022–23 | 1 | Depok | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Dewa United | 2014 | 5 | Serang | 2014Template:Efn | 7 | 2017–2022 | Liga 1 | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Gresik United | 2006 | 3 | Gresik | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | Template:Refn |
| Hizbul Wathan | 2017 | 4 | Sidoarjo | 2017Template:Efn | 4 | 2020–2022 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Kalteng Putra | 2001 | 4 | Palangka Raya | 2011–12 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Madiun Putra | 2009–10 | 1 | Madiun | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Madura | 2004 | 3 | Sumenep | 2013Template:Efn | 7 | 2017–2019 | N/A | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Malut United | 2022 | 2 | Ternate | 2022–23Template:Efn | 2 | 2022–2024 | Liga 1 | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Mitra Kukar | 2003 | 3 | Tenggarong | 2008–09 | 6 | 2019–2022 | Defunct | — | — |
| Nusantara United | 2021 | 3 | Boyolali | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Persatu | 2010–11 | 2 | Tuban | 2015 | 4 | 2019 | N/A | — | Template:Refn |
| Persbul | 2009–10 | 1 | Buol | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persebaya | 1994–95 | 1 | Surabaya | 2008–09 | 2 | 2017 | Liga 1 | — | — |
| Perseka | 2008–09 | 1 | Kaimana | 2013 | 3 | 2017 | N/A | — | — |
| Persekam | 2004 | 1 | Malang | 2010–11 | 7 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persekap | 2004 | 1 | Pasuruan | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persepam | 2004 | 1 | Pamekasan | 2011–12 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Perserang | 2011 | 7 | Serang | 2015 | 9 | 2017–2024 | Liga Nusantara | — | Template:Refn |
| Persewangi | 1994–95 | 1 | Banyuwangi | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persewar | 2005 | 6 | Waropen | 2019 | 6 | 2019–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persiba Bantul | 2004 | 1 | Bantul Regency | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga Nusantara | — | Template:Refn |
| Persibangga | 2006 | 1 | Purbalingga | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persibas | 2004 | 1 | Banyumas | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:Refn |
| Persibat | 2004 | 3 | Batang | 2008–09 | 6 | 2017–2019 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persibo | 2000 | 1 | Bojonegoro | 2008–09 | 3 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persida | 2004 | 1 | Sidoarjo | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persigubin | 2003 | 1 | Bintang Mountains | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persih | 2005 | 1 | Indragiri Hulu | 2008–09 | 8 | 2017 | N/A | — | — |
| Persijap | 1994–95 | 5 | Jepara | 2015 | 8 | 2020–2025 | Liga 1 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persik Kediri | 1994–95 | 2 | Kediri | 2009–10 | 5 | 2019 | Liga 1 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persik Kendal | 2006 | 1 | Kendal | 2018 | 1 | 2018 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| Persika | 2014 | 2 | Karawang | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persikab | 1995 | 2 | Bandung Regency | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2024 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persikabo 1973 | 2016 | 1 | Bogor | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Persikota | 1994–95 | 1 | Tangerang CIty | 2008–09 | 5 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | Template:Refn |
| Persinga | 2004 | 1 | Ngawi | 2014 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persip | 2006 | 1 | Pekalongan | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persipa | 1994–95 | 3 | Pati | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022–2025 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| Persipon | 2004 | 1 | Pontianak | 2013 | 4 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persipur | 2002 | 1 | Grobogan | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persis | 1994–95 | 5 | Surakarta | 2008–09 | 13 | 2017–2022 | Liga 1 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| Persita | 1994–95 | 3 | Tangerang | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017–2019 | Liga 1 | — | Template:Refn |
| Persiwa | 1994–95 | 2 | Jayawijaya | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Defunct | — | — |
| Perssu | 2004 | 1 | Sumenep | 2015 | 3 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| PPSM | 2004 | 1 | Magelang | 2009–10 | 8 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PS Badung | 2008–09 | 1 | Badung | 2015 | 2 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| PS Bengkulu | 1994–95 | 1 | Bengkulu | 2010–11 | 7 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PS Cordova University | 2009–10 | 1 | West Sumbawa | 2011–12Template:Efn | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| PS Lampung Sakti | 2006 | 1 | Bandar Lampung | 2009–10Template:Efn | 7 | 2017 | N/A | Template:Cref2 | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PS Mojokerto Putra | 2001 | 2 | Mojokerto | 2009–10 | 9 | 2018 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| PSBI | 2004 | 1 | Blitar | 2009–10 | 8 | 2017 | N/A | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PSBK | 2007 | 1 | Blitar | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:Refn |
| PSBL | 1999–2000 | 1 | Langsa | 2011–12 | 6 | 2017 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PSBS | 1994–95 | 7 | Biak Numfor | 2011 | 13 | 2017–2024 | Liga 1 | — | — |
| PSCS | 1994–95 | 5 | Cilacap | 2010–11 | 14 | 2019–2024 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| PSDS | 1994–95 | 2 | Deli Serdang | 2008–09 | 5 | 2022–2024 | Liga Nusantara | — | — |
| PSGC | 1994–95 | 2 | Ciamis | 2008–09 | 5 | 2019 | Liga Nusantara | — | Template:Refn |
| PSIM | 1994–95 | 8 | Yogyakarta | 2008–09 | 16 | 2017–2025 | Liga 1 | — | Template:Refn |
| PSIR | 1994–95 | 2 | Rembang | 2009–10 | 6 | 2017–2018 | Liga 4 | — | Template:RefnTemplate:Refn |
| RANS Nusantara | 2013 | 6 | Pasuruan | 2015Template:Efn | 8 | 2024–2025 | Liga Nusantara | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Semen Padang | 1994–95 | 5 | Padang | 2008–09 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Liga 1 | — | — |
| Sragen United | 2014 | 1 | Sragen | 2015Template:Efn | 3 | 2017 | N/A | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Sulut United | 2002 | 6 | Manado | 2008–09Template:Efn | 9 | 2019–2024 | Liga 4 | Template:Cref2 | — |
| Tiga Naga | 2015 | 2 | Pekanbaru | 2020 | 2 | 2020–2022 | Liga 4 | — | — |
| Yahukimo | 1999–00 | 1 | Yahukimo | 2013 | 5 | 2017 | N/A | Template:Cref2 | Template:Refn |
| Recently promoted to Liga 1 | |
| 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 (2011–2013) and ISC B.
- "Last spell in L2" counted since foundation of Liga 2.
- Notes
- Former names
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Championship history
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Promotion history
* Bold designates the promoted club
† Lost the Promotion/relegation playoff
‡ Won the Promotion/relegation playoff and got promoted
Relegation history
| Season | Relegated teams (points) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Foreign players
Liga 2's policy on foreign players has changed multiple times since its inception.
- 2008–2009: 3 foreign players.
- 2009–2010: 4 foreign players.
- 2010–2012: 3 foreign players.
- 2014 : 2 foreign players.[9]
- 2015–2023 : No foreign players quota.[10]
- 2023–2024: 2 foreign players including 1 Asian quota.[10]
- 2024–present: 3 foreign players.[10]
Awards
Best player
Top scorers
Title sponsors
| Period | Sponsor(s) | Brand | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Esia | Esia Divisi Utama | |
| 2009–2010 | Extra Joss | Liga Joss Indonesia | |
| 2010–2011 | Ti-Phone | Liga Ti-Phone | |
| 2012–2016 | No sponsors | Divisi Utama | |
| 2017–2023 | Liga 2 | ||
| 2023–present | Pegadaian | Pegadaian Liga 2 | [1] |
Broadcasting partner
| Broadcaster | Year | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|
| tvOne | 2013, 2017–2019 | [12] |
| First Media and Big TV | 2014 | [13] |
| OrangeTV | 2017–2018 | [14] |
| iflix | 2017–2018 | [15] |
| Telkom Indonesia | 2018–2022 | |
| Vidio | 2018–present | [16] |
| Nex Parabola | 2019, 2021–present | [16] |
| Kompas TV | 2020 | [17] |
| MNC Vision Networks | 2020–2021, 2023–present | [18] |
| Indosiar | 2021–present | [16] |
| Moji | 2021–2022, 2024 |
See also
References
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External links
- Official website of PT Liga Indonesia Baru Template:In lang
- Official website of PSSI Template:In lang
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