Liga 2 (English: League Two), known as Pegadaian Liga 2 for sponsorship reasons with Pegadaian,[1] is the second-tier of the football competition system in Indonesia, organized by Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). The competition started in 2017 after PSSI changed the previous competition Liga Indonesia Premier Division (Indonesian: Divisi Utama Liga Indonesia).
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| Organising body | PT Liga Indonesia Baru |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 (as the Premier Division) 2017 (as Liga 2) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 26 (20 from 2025–26) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Liga 1 |
| Relegation to | Liga 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Piala Indonesia |
| International cup(s) | AFC Challenge League via domestic cup |
| Current champions | PSBS Biak (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Persebaya Surabaya Persik Kediri (3 titles) |
| TV partners |
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| Website | Official website |
| Current: 2024–25 | |
Originally, the Premier Division was the top-tier division when it was first established in 1994 and only became the second tier in 2008 when its place in the top flight was replaced by the newly formed Indonesia Super League.[2] The competition is usually divided into several groups because of factors in terms of geography and number of participants.[3]
History
editFoundation
editThe Premier Division was the first-tier in Liga Indonesia. The system stayed put until 2007.[4] In 2008, PSSI formed the Indonesia Super League (ISL), the first fully professional league in Indonesia, as the new top-tier of Indonesian football. The Premier Division was then being relegated to the second-tier.[4]
As a result of continuing conflict between PT Liga Indonesia (LI) and PT Liga Prima Indonesia Sportindo (LPIS), there were two different Liga Indonesia Premier Division being organized for 2011–12 and 2013 season, one for the Indonesia Super League and the other for Indonesian Premier League. Starting in the 2014 season Premier Division was organized again by PT Liga Indonesia after the dissolution of LPIS.
Name change
editIn January 2017, PSSI renamed the competition from Premier Division to Liga 2 along with the change in the name of the league in the top division from Indonesia Super League to Liga 1.[2]
Liga 2 did not use the name of the main sponsor after the name change in 2017 season until Pegadaian, which operates in the financial sector became the main sponsor in the 2023-24 season and changed the name of the league to Pegadaian Liga 2.[5]
Teams
editCurrent participating teams
editNote: According to 2024–25 season.
| Team | Joined to LI | Location | First season in D2 | Seasons in D2 | Current spell in Liga 2 | Most recent spell in top flight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year joined | Season in L2 | ||||||
| Adhyaksa | 2020 | 1 | Tangerang Regency | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024– | – |
| Bekasi City | 2014[Note FBC] | 5 | Bekasi | 2020[a] | 5 | 2020– | – |
| Bhayangkara | 2010[Note BFC] | 1 | South Jakarta | 2010–11[b] | 4 | 2024– | 2014–2024 |
| Dejan | 2022–23 | 1 | Depok | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024– | – |
| Deltras | 1994–95 | 3 | Sidoarjo | 2009–10 | 6 | 2022– | 2010–2012 |
| Gresik United | 2006 | 4 | Gresik | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022– | 2011–2017 |
| Nusantara United | 2021[Note NUS] | 3 | Nusantara | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022– | – |
| Persekat | 2009–10 | 5 | Tegal | 2020 | 5 | 2020– | – |
| Persela | 1994–95 | 3 | Lamongan | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022– | 2008–2022 |
| Persewar | 2005 | 6 | Waropen | 2019 | 6 | 2019– | – |
| Persibo | 2000 | 1 | Bojonegoro | 2008–09 | 3 | 2024– | 2010–2013 |
| Persijap | 1994–95 | 5 | Jepara | 2015 | 8 | 2020– | 2008–2014 |
| Persikabo 1973 | 2016[Note PBO] | 1 | Bogor | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024– | 2016–2024[c] |
| Persikas | 1994–95 | 1 | Subang | 2024–25 | 1 | 2024– | – |
| Persikota | 1994–95 | 1 | Tangerang CIty | 2008–09 | 5 | 2024– | – |
| Persiku | 1994–95 | 1 | Kudus | 2008–09 | 6 | 2024– | – |
| Persipa | 1994–95 | 3 | Pati | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022– | – |
| Persipal | 2018[Note PAL] | 7 | Palu | 2018[d] | 7 | 2018– | – |
| Persipura | 1994–95 | 3 | Jayapura | 2022–23 | 3 | 2022– | 2008–2022 |
| Persiraja | 1994–95 | 6 | Banda Aceh | 2008–09 | 12 | 2022– | 2020–2022 |
| PSIM | 1994–95 | 8 | Yogyakarta | 2008–09 | 16 | 2017– | – |
| PSKC | 2001 | 5 | Cimahi | 2020 | 5 | 2020– | – |
| PSMS | 1994–95 | 7 | Medan | 2009–10 | 13 | 2019– | 2018 |
| PSPS | 1994–95 | 8 | Pekanbaru | 2008–09 | 11 | 2017– | 2009–2013 |
| RANS Nusantara | 2013[Note RNS] | 6 | Nusantara | 2015[e] | 8 | 2024– | 2022–2024 |
| Sriwijaya | 2005 | 6 | Palembang | 2019 | 6 | 2019– | 2008–2018 |
| Recently relegated from Liga 1 | |
| Recently promoted from Liga 3 |
- "Year joined" is the year the club joined the Liga Indonesia, including leagues that are divisionally below it and counted since 1994–95 season.
- "First season in D2" and "Seasons in D2" counted since Premier Division dropped down to second-tier and also including of former ISC B.
- "Most recent spell in top flight" counted since foundation of Indonesia Super League (now Liga 1), including Indonesian Premier League during dualism era (2011–2013) and former ISC A in 2016 season.
- Notes
- Former names
- ^ Bekasi City (FBC): previously as Putra Ijen FC.
- ^ Bhayangkara (BFC): previously as Persikubar West Kutai.
- ^ Nusantara United (NUS): previously as Mataram Utama.
- ^ Persikabo 1973 (PBO): previously as PS TNI.
- ^ Persipal (PAL): previously as Aceh United.
- ^ RANS Nusantara (RNS): previously as Cilegon United.
Former teams
editNote: Since 2018 season.
| Team | Joined to LI | Location | First season in D2 |
Seasons in D2 |
Last spell in Liga 2 |
Current league | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year joined | Season in L2 | ||||||
| Badak Lampung | 2010[Note BDL] | 2 | Bandar Lampung | 2010–11[a] | 5 | 2020–2022 | Liga 3 |
| Bandung United | 2012[Note BDU] | 2 | Bandung City | 2018[b] | 2 | 2018–2019 | Liga 3 |
| Dewa United | 2014[Note DWU] | 5 | South Tangerang | 2014[c] | 7 | 2021–2022 | Liga 1 |
| Hizbul Wathan | 2017[Note HIZ] | 3 | Sidoarjo | 2017[d] | 3 | 2020–2022 | Liga 3 |
| Kalteng Putra | 2001 | 6 | Palangka Raya | 2011–12 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Malut United | 2022[Note MLT] | 2 | Sofifi | 2022–23[e] | 2 | 2022–2024 | Liga 1 |
| Mitra Kukar | 2003 | 3 | Tenggarong | 2008–09 | 6 | 2021–2022 | Liga 3 |
| Persatu | 2011 | 2 | Tuban | 2015 | 4 | 2019 | Liga 3 |
| Perserang | 2011 | 7 | Serang | 2015 | 9 | 2017–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Persiba | 1994–95 | 6 | Balikpapan | 2018 | 6 | 2018–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Persibat | 2004 | 3 | Batang | 2008–09 | 6 | 2017–2019 | Liga 3 |
| Persik Kediri | 1994–95 | 2 | Kediri | 2009–10 | 5 | 2019 | Liga 1 |
| Persik Kendal | 2006 | 1 | Kendal | 2018 | 1 | 2018 | Liga 3 |
| Persika | 2014 | 2 | Karawang | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Liga 3 |
| Persikab | 1995 | 2 | Bandung Regency | 2008–09 | 8 | 2022–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Persis | 1994–95 | 5 | Surakarta | 2008–09 | 13 | 2017–2022 | Liga 1 |
| Persita | 1994–95 | 3 | Tangerang | 2009–10 | 7 | 2017–2019 | Liga 1 |
| Persiwa | 1994–95 | 2 | Jayawijaya | 2014 | 4 | 2017–2018 | Liga 3 |
| PSBS | 1994–95 | 7 | Biak Numfor | 2011 | 13 | 2017–2024 | Liga 1 |
| PSCS | 1994–95 | 5 | Cilacap | 2010–11 | 14 | 2019–2024 | Liga 3 |
| PSDS | 1994–95 | 2 | Deli Serdang | 2008–09 | 5 | 2022–2024 | Liga 3 |
| PSGC | 1994–95 | 2 | Ciamis | 2008–09 | 5 | 2019 | Liga 3 |
| PSIR | 1994–95 | 2 | Rembang | 2009–10 | 6 | 2017–2018 | Liga 3 |
| PSS | 1994–95 | 2 | Sleman | 2009–10 | 10 | 2017–2018 | Liga 1 |
| Sada Sumut | 2019[Note SSU] | 2 | Karo | 2022–23 | 2 | 2022–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Semen Padang | 1994–95 | 5 | Padang | 2008–09 | 7 | 2020–2024 | Liga 1 |
| Sulut United | 2017[Note SUL] | 5 | Manado | 2019 | 5 | 2019–2024 | Liga 3 |
| Tiga Naga | 2015 | 2 | Pekanbaru | 2020 | 2 | 2020–2022 | Liga 3 |
| Recently promoted to Liga 1 | |
| Recently relegated to Liga 3 |
- "Year joined" is the year the club joined the Liga Indonesia, including leagues that are divisionally below it and counted since 1994–95 season.
- "First season in D2" and "Seasons in D2" counted since Premier Division dropped down to second-tier and also including of former ISC B.
- Notes
- Former names
- ^ Badak Lampung (BDL): previously as Perseru Serui.
- ^ Bandung United (BDU): previously as Blitar United.
- ^ Dewa United (DWU): previously as Martapura FC.
- ^ Hizbul Wathan (HIZ): previously as Semeru FC.
- ^ Malut United (MLT): previously as Putra Delta Sidoarjo.
- ^ Sada Sumut (SSU): previously as Karo United.
- ^ Sulut United (SUL): previously as Bogor FC.
Maps
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Locations of Java-based 2024–25 Liga 2 teams.
Red: Group 1; 
Yellow: Group 2; 
Blue: Group 3
Red: Group 1; 
Yellow: Group 2; 
Blue: Group 3Championship history
edit| Season | League name | Champions | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Liga Utama Esia | Persisam Putra Samarinda | 1–0 | Persema Malang |
| 2009–10 | Liga Joss Indonesia | Persibo Bojonegoro | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) |
Deltras Sidoarjo |
| 2010–11 | Liga Tiphone | Persiba Bantul | 1–0 | Persiraja Banda Aceh |
| 2011–12 (LPIS) |
Divisi Utama | Persepar Palangkaraya | round robin | Pro Duta |
| 2011–12 (LI) |
Divisi Utama | Barito Putera | 2–1 | Persita Tanggerang |
| 2013 (LPIS) |
Divisi Utama | PSS Sleman | 2–1 | Lampung FC |
| 2013 (LI) |
Divisi Utama | Persebaya DU | 2–0 | Perseru Serui |
| 2014 | Divisi Utama | Pusamania Borneo | 2–1 | Persiwa Wamena |
| 2015 | Divisi Utama | Season abandoned due to FIFA suspension of Indonesia | ||
| 2017 | Liga 2 | Persebaya Surabaya | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | PSMS Medan |
| 2018 | Liga 2 | PSS Sleman | 2–0 | Semen Padang |
| 2019 | Liga 2 | Persik Kediri | 3–2 | Persita Tangerang |
| 2020 | Liga 2 | Season abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia | ||
| 2021 | Liga 2 | Persis Solo | 2–1 | RANS Cilegon |
| 2022–23 | Liga 2 | Season abandoned | ||
| 2023–24 | Pegadaian Liga 2 | PSBS Biak | 6–0 (3–0 / 3–0) |
Semen Padang |
Title sponsors
edit| Period | Sponsor(s) | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Esia | Esia Divisi Utama | |
| 2009–2010 | Extra Joss | Liga Joss Indonesia | |
| 2010–2011 | Ti-Phone | Liga Ti-Phone | |
| 2012–2016 | No sponsors | Divisi Utama | |
| 2017–2023 | Liga 2 | ||
| 2023–2024 | Pegadaian | Pegadaian Liga 2 | [1] |
Broadcasting partner
edit- ANTV (2008–2013)[6]
- tvOne (2013, 2017–2019)[7]
- First Media and Big TV (2014)
- OrangeTV (2017–2018)
- iflix (2017–2018)
- Telkom Indonesia (2018–2022)
- Vidio (2018–present)[8]
- Nex Parabola (2019, 2021–present)[8]
- Kompas TV (2020)[9]
- MNC Vision Networks (2020–2021, 2023–present)[10]
- Indosiar (2021–present)[8]
- Moji (2021–2022, 2024–present)
Awards
editBest players
edit
Top scorers
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Firdaus, Sandy (5 September 2023). "Liga 2 2023/24 Siap Bergulir, Pegadaian Jadi Sponsor Utama". idntimes.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ a b "PSSI Ubah ISL Jadi Liga 1" (in Indonesian). Bola.net. 20 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ SKOR.ID. "Format, Regulasi dan Pembagian Grup Liga 2 2024-2025". www.skor.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b Karami, Luzman Rifqi (26 August 2011). "Sejarah Kompetisi Sepak Bola Indonesia". www.viva.co.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Pegadaian Jadi Sponsor Utama Liga 2 Musim 2023/2024". Tempo.co (in Indonesian). 6 September 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Hidayah, Aguslia (15 December 2011). "ANTV Mulai Siarkan Kompetisi Divisi Utama". Tempo.co (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Saputra, Muhammad Nurhendra (20 April 2018). "tvOne Siarkan Langsung Pertandingan Liga 2". VIVA.co.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Yaksa, Muhammad Adi (5 September 2023). "Pegadaian Jadi Sponsor Utama Liga 2 2023 / 2024: Live di Indosiar, Vidio, dan Nex Parabola". Bola.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Dirhantoro, Tito (13 March 2020). "Kompas TV Resmi Siarkan Kompetisi Liga 2 2020". Kompas TV (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ Prasetya, Mochamad Hary (17 February 2020). Nugroho, Nungki (ed.). "MNC Vision Networks Siarkan Liga 1 dan Liga 2 2020". Bolasport.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Biar Pun Jadi Runner-up, Persiwa Wamena Panen Gelar" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
External links
edit- Official website of PT Liga Indonesia Baru (in Indonesian)
- Official website of PSSI (in Indonesian)