The season started on 19 July 2008 and ended on 31 May 2009.
The defending champions were Aalborg BK.
The Danish champions qualified for the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
The 1st Division champions and runners-up were promoted to the Superliga.
The following teams were promoted to Superliga after the end of the 2007–08 season: The following teams were relegated from Superliga after the end of the 2007–08 season: