It began on 11 August 2012 and will end on sometimes at the begin of June 2012; a winter break where no matches are played will be in effect between 18 November 2011 and 9 March 2012.
[1] Gradina were the last champions, having won their first championship title in the 2011–12 season and earning a promotion to Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sixteen clubs are participating in this session, eleven returning from the previous session, one relegated from Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina and four promoted from four regional Second League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For Famos-SAŠK Napredak and Orašje this is the worst league tier they played in since independence of BiH.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.