[1] Borjomi were relegated to Pirveli Liga at the end of the season after finishing in 11th and last place.
Other teams which will not participate in this year's championship are Mglebi and Meshketi, both due to unknown reasons.
[1] This means that originally relegated teams Gagra and Spartaki Tskhinvali will stay another season in Umaglesi Liga.
Promoted to Georgia's top football division were Pirveli Liga 2008–09 Western group champions Samtredia and runners-up Baia.
[1] FC Gagra and Spartaki Tskhinvali play their home matches in Tbilisi due to various inner-Georgian conflicts.