Korean K League 1
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The Korean K League 1 is South Korea's top-flight football competition, featuring 12 clubs competing for the national title, continental qualification and survival in the top division. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are the current K League 1 champions, after winning the 2025 title. The 2026 campaign is the final season under the current 12-team format before the league expands to 14 clubs in 2027.
What's new in Korean K League 1 2026?
The 2026 season features 12 clubs, including promoted sides Incheon United and Bucheon FC 1995. The campaign began on February 28 and runs through December 6, with 198 matches scheduled across 33 regular-season rounds and the final split.
The league retains its split format for the final time in 2026. During the regular season, each club faces every other team three times before the table is divided into Final A and Final B. The top six then compete against one another for the title and continental places, while the bottom six battle to avoid relegation.
The promotion and relegation system is also changing ahead of the 2027 expansion. K League 1 will increase to 14 teams next season, while Gimcheon Sangmu's unique military-club arrangement is due to change at the end of 2026. This makes the 2026 relegation battle particularly significant.
Korean K League 1 2026 top 3 title contenders
FC Seoul
FC Seoul have emerged as one of the strongest sides in the 2026 campaign and were leading the standings during the summer. Their strong regular-season form puts them among the leading candidates to challenge for the title.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
The defending champions remain a major force in Korean football. Jeonbuk have extensive experience competing for domestic titles and continental honours, making them one of the main contenders to retain the K League 1 crown.
Ulsan HD
Ulsan HD have been one of the dominant clubs in Korean football in recent years, winning three consecutive K League 1 titles from 2022 to 2024. Their squad quality and experience at the top of the division make them another serious contender in 2026.
Korean K League 1 2026 fixtures, results and H2H
Follow the latest Korean K League 1 fixtures and results on TrueScore. Check today's matches, upcoming games and latest results, while keeping track of the league table and comparing teams through head-to-head statistics.
Live results
Stay updated with live K League 1 scores and match results as games take place. Track ongoing matches in real time and check the final scores of completed fixtures throughout the regular season and Final A or Final B.
Korean K League 1 fixtures
View upcoming Korean K League 1 matches and the complete 2026 schedule, including today's games and future matchdays. The season runs from February 28 to December 6, with each club playing 38 matches across the regular season and final split.
Standings
Follow the latest Korean K League 1 standings to see each club's position, points, wins, draws and defeats. The table also determines the split between Final A and Final B and plays a key role in the title race, continental qualification and relegation battle.
H2H
Compare two Korean K League 1 teams through head-to-head statistics, including previous meetings, results and recent records. H2H data provides useful context when clubs meet during the regular season or final split.
The 2026 Korean K League 1 season marks the end of the current 12-team era, with FC Seoul, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Ulsan HD and other ambitious clubs competing for the championship before the division expands to 14 teams in 2027. Follow the latest K League 1 fixtures, results, standings, H2H stats, and news throughout the season on TrueScore.
