A total of 16 teams were participating, 14 of which competed in the league during the 2012–13 season, while the remaining two were promoted from the I liga.

[4] Legia Warsaw were the defending champions, winning their 9th title the previous season.

Promotion and relegation as usual was determined by the position in the table from prior season.

GKS Bełchatów finished 16th and were relegated to the Polish First League as a result.

Zawisza Bydgoszcz and Cracovia finished 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the I Liga gained promotion.