A total of fourteen teams contested this season's league, which began on 30 August 2019, and was prematurely ended due to the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.
The competition format for the 2019–20 season consists of 14 teams each playing a total of 26 matches, half at home and half away, with the first placed team in the standings earning the Polish Championship.
[2] The winners are entitled to play in the EHF Champions League the following season.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th team in the standings gain a chance to take part in the upcoming EHF European League edition.
[3] Due to the 2020 coronavirus outbreak, the relegation round and the playoffs were cancelled.