The Scottish Premiership, commonly known as the William Hill Premiership or Prìomh Lìog na h-Alba, is the top tier of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). Established with the formation of the SPFL in 2013, it features 12 professional clubs competing in a round-robin format across a season running from August to May. The league represents Scotland’s premier domestic football competition, with its champion earning qualification for European tournaments.