Kiribati National Championship
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| Founded | 1984 |
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| Country | Kiribati |
| Confederation | OFC |
| Number of clubs | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Betio Town Council (2023) |
| Most championships | Betio Town Council (6) |
| Current: 2023 Kiribati National Championship | |
The Kiribati National Championship is the top division of competitive football in the nation of Kiribati, founded in 1984 by the Kiribati Islands Football Association, the nations football governing body.[1] The association and the National Championships are based in the capital city, South Tarawa.[2] The competition reunites only temporary council teams (one council team on each island, two council teams on Tabiteuea and 3 teams on Tarawa) and is disputed during Te Runga, the National Games held every two years. Previously, the competition consisted of 23 teams, divided into four groups. Currently, the league is divided into the Kiribati National Championship and the Second Kiribati League. There are 16 teams competing in the top division at this level.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betio Town Council | Bairiki | Bairiki National Stadium | 2,500 |
Current clubs
These are the clubs in Kiribati National Championship :
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