TT Premier Football League (Trinidad & Tobago)
The TT Premier Football League is the top professional football division in Trinidad & Tobago.
It was launched in 2023 as the new, modernized replacement for the long-running TT Pro League.
The competition features major clubs like Defence Force, W Connection, Central FC, and San Juan Jabloteh.
History and facts
Trinidad & Tobago’s top-tier football has existed for decades under different names, but the TT Premier Football League was officially launched in 2023 to bring modernization, better financing, and improved sporting infrastructure.
Historically, the country’s football has been dominated by clubs such as Defence Force, W Connection, and San Juan Jabloteh.
Trinidad & Tobago’s clubs participate in the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup and can qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
League system
The TT Premier Football League is the first tier of Trinidad & Tobago football.
Below it sits the TT Super League, which functions as the second division, though promotion/relegation is still under gradual implementation.
Table 1. Trinidad & Tobago football structure
| League | Tier |
|---|---|
| TT Premier Football League | 1 |
| TT Super League | 2 |
Below the Super League are regional and community-based competitions.
Stats
Teams with most historical titles (Pro League era + TT Premier League era)
Table 2. Most league titles (historical)
| Club | Titles |
|---|---|
| Defence Force | 23 |
| W Connection | 6 |
| San Juan Jabloteh | 2 |
| Central FC | 3 |
| Joe Public FC | 2 |
Defence Force is the most successful football club in Trinidad & Tobago history.
Teams with most participation (top division)
Table 3. Clubs with most top-flight seasons
| Club | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Defence Force | 50+ |
| W Connection | 20+ |
| San Juan Jabloteh | 20+ |
| Central FC | 10+ |
| Police FC | 40+ |
Defence Force and Police FC have been part of Trinidad & Tobago football for decades.
Audience
Stadium capacities
Table 4. Major stadiums in Trinidad & Tobago
| Team | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Force / Police FC | Hasely Crawford Stadium | 23,000 |
| Central FC / W Connection | Ato Boldon Stadium | 10,000 |
| San Juan Jabloteh | Marvin Lee Stadium | 6,000 |
| Point Fortin Civic | Mahaica Oval | 10,000 |
| Club Sando | La Horquetta Recreation Ground | 3,000 |
Players
Famous Trinidad & Tobago players
- Dwight Yorke
- Russell Latapy
- Kenwyne Jones
- Shaka Hislop
- Kevin Molino
- Aubrey David
TT Premier Football League timeline
1999
The TT Pro League is founded as the country’s first fully professional league.
2015
Central FC wins three straight regional CONCACAF Club Championships.
2023
The TT Premier Football League officially replaces the Pro League.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TT_Premier_Football_League
https://ttfa.org
https://www.rsssf.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TT_Premier_Football_League
https://ttfa.org
https://www.rsssf.org
