were the defending champions, having won the 2000–01 Omani League season.
Al-Oruba SC emerged as the champions of the 2001–02 Omani League with a total of 22 points.
This season the league featured 10 teams.
Ruwi Club and Bawshar Club were relegated to the Second Division League after finishing in the relegation zone in the 2000–01 season.
The two relegated teams were replaced by Second Division League teams Sidab Club and Al-Khaboura SC.