the A Lyga c Two former clubs, named FK Dainava have participated in A lyga in 2001, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Sponsorship The official ball supplier for the A lyga games in 2023 is Adidas. Nike held this contract between 2013-2022, when they took over from Adidas. Hall of Fame Interbellum and WWII After Lithuania gained independence in 1918, the first ever football tournament was held in 1922. Seasons Note: In 1924–1930, 1935, 1942, 1942–1943 and 1945 seasons there was no unified league and winners were decided using either a play–off format or a single game between winners of separate divisions. Performance by club All champions from this period are defunct. Post-War period and the Lithuanian SSR Championship During the Lithuania's Soviet occupation, each soviet republic ran their separate football championship. The clubs could either participate in the competition of the soviet republic, or in the Soviet Union football league system. Seasons Note: The biggest and most notable clubs, such as Žalgiris Vilnius played in Soviet Union's Football Premier League instead of Lithuanian SSR Divisions. Performance by club Clubs currently playing in A Lyga are written in Bold. † - Defunct clubs. Regained Independence and the A Lyga - present As Lithuania regained the independence in 1991, the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) was re-established, and A Lyga was shaped same year. The Soviet football divisions dissolved, and the teams that participated in them returned to the Lithuania's national championship. List of champions (1991–) Seasons Performance by club Clubs currently playing in A Lyga are highlighted in Bold. † - Defunct clubs. Spectators The average number of spectators per match remains very low in recent years. References External links Official website Futbolo.TV - A lyga streaming and video center RSSSF.com - List of Champions Lithuanian Football: History & Statistics by Almis - Championship statistics LFF Lyga 1 Lithuania Summer association football leagues Professional sports leagues in Lithuania