The (; ), known as OBOS for sponsorship reasons, is the highest division of women's football in Sweden. Founded in 1988, it is considered one of the best women's football leagues in the world.
The division consists of a league of 14 teams. From 2013, the began operating on a system of promotion and relegation with the Elitettan. The two lowest placed teams are relegated to the Elitettan, and the two highest placed teams from the Elitettan are promoted in their place. Starting with the 2022 season the league has been expanded from 12 to 14 teams.
The first Swedish women's national championship was played in 1973. Since its inception, the has featured star players like Marta, Daniela, Nadine Angerer, Lisa De Vanna, Hope Solo, Christen Press, and Hanna Ljungberg. It is also the first women's domestic league to turn professional since its inception in 1988.
The top three teams in the qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Games from the 2022 Damallsvenskan were broadcast on the Swedish sports television channel, Viaplay. International viewers watched on Fanseat via subscription.
The list of Swedish champions (1973âÂÂ87) and winners of the Damallsvenskan (1988âÂÂpresent):
From 1988 to 1992 a play-off round was played. The top four teams after the regular season played a semi-final and final.
Malmö FF (until 2005), LdB FC Malmö and FC RosengÃÂ¥rd are the same club.
Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC became BK Häcken in 2021.
The following is a list of top scorers (skyttedrottningar) by season. Lena Videkull has won the award a record five times, while Hanna Ljungberg holds the record for most goals in a season with 39.