2025–26 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 July 2025–16 May 2026[1] |
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 Nemzeti Bajnokság I (also known as 2025–26 Fizz Liga), also known as NB I, will be the 127th season of top-tier football in Hungary. The league was officially named OTP Bank's webshop subsidiary for sponsorship reasons.[2] Ferencváros are the 7-time defending champions.
Teams
Changes
Twelve teams compete in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the Nemzeti Bajnokság II. The promoted teams are Kisvárda which returned to the top tier after a year absence and Kazincbarcika who will play in top tier for the first time in history for this season. They replaced Fehérvár and Kecskemét, who were relegated to the Nemzeti Bajnokság II after respective spells of twenty-five and three years in the top flight.
Stadium and locations
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
Budapest
Location of teams in 2025–26 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
Location of teams in Budapest
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen | Debrecen | Nagyerdei Stadion | 20,340 | 9th | details |
| Diósgyőr | Miskolc (Diósgyőr) | Diósgyőri Stadion | 15,325 | 6th | details |
| Ferencváros | Budapest (Ferencváros) | Groupama Aréna | 22,043 | 1st | details |
| ETO | Győr | ETO Park | 15,600 | 4th | details |
| Kazincbarcika | Kazincbarcika | Városi Stadion (Mezőkövesd)* | 4,183 | 2nd (NB II) | details |
| Kisvárda | Kisvárda | Várkerti Stadion | 2,850 | 1st (NB II) | details |
| MTK | Budapest (Józsefváros) | Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion | 5,014 | 5th | details |
| Nyíregyháza | Nyíregyháza | Városi Stadion | 8,150 | 8th | details |
| Paks | Paks | Fehérvári úti Stadion | 6,150 | 3rd | details |
| Puskás Akadémia | Felcsút | Pancho Aréna | 3,816 | 2nd | details |
| Újpest | Budapest (Újpest) | Szusza Ferenc Stadion | 12,670 | 7th | details |
| Zalaegerszeg | Zalaegerszeg | ZTE Aréna | 11,200 | 10th | details |
*Kazincbarcika plays its home games in Mezőkövesd, as their stadium do not comply with NB I rules.
| Debrecen | Diósgyőr | Ferencváros | Győr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagyerdei Stadion | Diósgyőri Stadion | Groupama Aréna | ETO Park |
| Capacity: 20,340 | Capacity: 15,325 | Capacity: 22,043 | Capacity: 15,600 |
| Kazincbarcika | Kisvárda | MTK | Nyíregyháza |
| Városi Stadion (Mezőkövesd) | Várkerti Stadion | Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion | Városi Stadion |
| Capacity: 4,183 | Capacity: 2,850 | Capacity: 5,014 | Capacity: 8,150 |
| Paks | Puskás Akadémia | Újpest | Zalaegerszeg |
| Fehérvári úti Stadion | Pancho Aréna | Szusza Ferenc Stadion | ZTE Arena |
| Capacity: 6,150 | Capacity: 3,816 | Capacity: 12,670 | Capacity: 11,200 |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisvárda | Attila Révész | Appointed sports director | 31 May 2025 | Pre-season | Máté Gerliczki | 31 May 2025 | [3][4] |
| Kazincbarcika | Gábor Erős | Signed by Vasas | 31 May 2025 | Attila Kuttor | 5 June 2025 | [5][6][7][8] | |
| Diósgyőr | Valdas Dambrauskas | Resign | 12 June 2025 | Vladimir Radenković | 18 June 2025 | [9][10][11] | |
| Debrecen | Nestor El Maestro | Mutual agreement | 14 June 2025 | Sergio Navarro | 17 June 2025 | [12][13] | |
| Zalaegerszeg | István Mihalecz | 16 June 2025 | Nuno Campos | 24 June 2025 | [14][15] |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debrecen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Diósgyőr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Conference League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Győr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ferencváros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Kazincbarcika | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Kisvárda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | MTK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Nyíregyháza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Paks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Puskás Akadémia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Újpest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to the Nemzeti Bajnokság II |
| 12 | Zalaegerszeg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: 26 July 2025. Source: Hungarian Football Federation (in Hungarian)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Fair play ranking; 8) Drawing of lots.[16]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Fair play ranking; 8) Drawing of lots.[16]
Results
Season statistics
Number of teams by counties and regions
| Pos. | County (megye) | No. of teams | Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest | 3 | Ferencváros, MTK and Újpest | |
| 2 | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 2 | Diósgyőr and Kazincbarcika | |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 2 | Kisvárda and Nyíregyháza | ||
| 4 | Fejér | 1 | Puskás Akadémia | |
| Győr–Moson–Sopron | 1 | Győr | ||
| Hajdú-Bihar | 1 | Debrecen | ||
| Tolna | 1 | Paks | ||
| Zala | 1 | Zalaegerszeg | ||
| Transdanubia | Central Hungary | Great Plain and North |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Teams | 3 Teams | 5 Teams |
See also
- List of Hungarian football transfers summer 2025
- 2025–26 Magyar Kupa
- 2025–26 Nemzeti Bajnokság II
- 2025–26 Nemzeti Bajnokság III
- 2025–26 Megyei Bajnokság I
References
- ^ "Nemzeti Bajnokság I. osztály – NB I Férfi Felnőtt nagypályás labdarúgó bajnokságok és kupák – Versenynaptár 2025/26" [Men's Adult Football Championship and Cup Competitions – Schedule 2025/26] (PDF). mlsz.hu (in Hungarian). MLSZ (Hungarian Football Federation). 15 April 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Erős szponzori háttér a profi labdarúgásban" [Strong sponsorship background in professional football]. mlsz.hu (in Hungarian). MLSZ (Hungarian Football Federation). 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Házon belülről érkezik a Kisvárda új vezetőedzője" [Kisvárda's new head coach arrives from within the company]. nemzetisport.hu (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Gerliczki Máté a vezetőedző" [Máté Gerliczki is the head coach]. kisvardafc.hu (in Hungarian). Kisvárda FC official website. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Erős Gábor távozik a Kolorcity Kazincbarcika SC-től" [Gábor Erős leaves Kolorcity Kazincbarcika SC]. kbsc.hu (in Hungarian). Kazincbarcika SC official website. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Erős Gábor: Ezen a héten eldőlhet, hol folytatomtran" [Gábor Erős: It may be decided this week where I will continue]. nemzetisport.hu (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Erős Gábor lett a Vasas új edzője" [Gábor Erős becomes the new coach of Vasas]. csakfoci.hu (in Hungarian). Csakfoci. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Kuttor Attila a Kolorcity KBSC vezetőedzője" [Attila Kuttor is the head coach of Kolorcity KBSC]. kbsc.hu (in Hungarian). Kazincbarcika SC official website. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Távozik Valdas Dambrauskas a DVTK kispadjáról – hivatalos" [Valdas Dambrauskas leaves the DVTK bench - official]. m4sport.hu (in Hungarian). M4Sport. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Lemondott Valdas Dambrauskas, a DVTK vezetőedzője" [Valdas Dambrauskas, head coach of DVTK, has resigned]. dvtk.eu (in Hungarian). Diósgyőri VTK Official Website. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Ismét Vladimir Radenkovics a Diósgyőr vezetőedzője – hivatalos" [Vladimir Radenkovic is the head coach of Diósgyőr again – official]. nemzetisport.hu (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Nestor El Maestro and his staff leaves DVSC". dvsc.hu. Debreceni VSC Official Website. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Sergio Navarro lett a DVSC új vezetőedzője" [Sergio Navarro becomes DVSC's new head coach]. nemzetisport.hu (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Változások a szakmai stáb élén" [Changes at the top of the professional staff]. ztefc.hu (in Hungarian). Zalaegerszegi TE Official Website. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Nuno Campo a ZTE FC vezetőedzője" [Nuno Campo is the head coach of ZTE FC]. ztefc.hu (in Hungarian). Zalaegerszegi TE Official Website. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Nemzeti Bajnokság I. osztály – NB I Férfi Felnőtt nagypályás labdarúgó bajnokság versenykiírása 2025/26" [Men's Adult Football Championship Competition Rules 2025/26] (PDF) (in Hungarian). 15 April 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.