About Major Football Leagues & Cups

Football competitions fall into two main formats: leagues (round-robin tables across a season) and cups (knockout or group-to-knockout tournaments). Domestic leagues like the Premier League or La Liga use a points table, while cups like the FA Cup or UEFA Champions League use elimination rounds.

Promotion & Relegation: Bottom clubs move down a tier, while top clubs from lower divisions get promoted. This system makes every match important.

Calendars: Most European leagues run August–May, while others like MLS run spring–fall. Cup matches are often scheduled midweek alongside league fixtures.