Cypriot First Division

The Cypriot First Division (Greek: Πρωτάθλημα Α΄ Κατηγορίας), known as the Cyta Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the top-tier football league competition in Cyprus, run by the Cyprus Football Association.

Cyta Championship
Founded1934 (1934)
CountryCyprus
ConfederationUEFA
Number of teams14
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toCypriot Second Division
Domestic cup(s)
International cup(s)UEFA Champions League
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Conference League
Current championsAris Limassol (1st title)
(2022–23)
Most championshipsAPOEL
(28 titles)
Top goalscorer Sotiris Kaiafas (1967–1984)
(261 goals)
TV partnersCytavision
PrimeTel
Cablenet
Websitewww.cfa.com.cy
Current: 2023–24 Cypriot First Division

The league is contested by 14 teams and runs from August to May, with the three lowest-placed teams being relegated to the Cypriot Second Division, and replaced by the top three teams in that division.

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