The 2013 Belarusian First League is the 23rd season of 2nd level football in Belarus.
The winners of last season (Dnepr Mogilev) were promoted to Belarusian Premier League.
One team that finished at the bottom of 2012 season table (Rudensk) relegated to the Second League.
DSK Gomel withdrew from the league and disbanded due to lack of financing.
Gomelzheldortrans, Second League 4th team, declined invitation due to insufficient financing.