The league kicked off on October 11, 2008, Safa SC defeated Salam Zgharta at the opener.

Prior to the start, Tripoli SC announced its withdrawal due to several problems.

Lebanese Football Federation confirmed the withdrawal on October 9, the league is going to resume with 11 teams.

Due to the restructuring of Asian competitions, Lebanese teams were entered into the AFC Cup.

Al-Irshad and Al-Ahli Sidon were relegated to the second level of Lebanese football after ending the 2007–08 season in the bottom two places.