The Burundi Ligue A, also called Burundi Primus Ligue for sponsorship reasons, is the highest division in football in Burundi. The league was formed in 1972. It has 16 teams that plays 30 rounds home and away. In 2009, the league was reduced to 12 teams. For the 2021-2022 season, there are 16 teams. The top team at the end of season gets promoted to the CAF Champions League (Qualification Stage) while the bottom three teams get relegated to the 2nd division.