Besta deild karla, meaning "Men's Best Division," is the highest level of men's professional football in Iceland, governed by the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ). Established in 1912 as the Icelandic Championship, the league features 12 teams competing in a double round-robin format, with games typically played from April to September due to harsh winters. The league champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League, while other top teams earn spots in the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers. KR Reykjavík is the most successful club in the league's history, with 27 titles.
Einnig þekkt sem: Men's Best League, Men's Best Division (Football), Best Men's League, Úrvalsdeild karla, Pepsi-deildin, Men's Best Division