tjTajikistan Higher League

Club from Dushanbe, the most successful side of the past decade in Tajik football, its name meaning 'independence'.

Army-linked club from Dushanbe with roots in the Soviet era, playing under the name CSKA Pamir.

Club from Farkhor near the Afghan border, whose name means 'harvest', fighting for the 2026 title.

Club from Tursunzoda backed by the TALCO aluminium plant, defending 2025 Tajikistan Cup winner and AFC Challenge League participant.

Club from Kulob founded in 1965, whose name means 'bright' or 'radiant'.

Club from Hisor, originally tied to a power company, its name 'barkchi' referring to an electrician.

Club from Bokhtar (formerly Kurgan-Tyube) founded in 1960, Tajikistan's first-ever league champion in 1961.

Club from the ancient city of Khujand, a four-time Tajikistan Cup winner.

Club from Khujand, formerly playing as Dushanbe-83, promoted to the top flight in 2019.

Club from Khujand based near the airport, its name meaning 'flight'.

New club from Tursunzoda founded in 2022, promoted to the top flight in 2026, its name meaning 'commander'.

Club from one of Central Asia's oldest cities, nicknamed the 'Northern Tigers'.