During the period of Soviet occupation, a Lithuanian amateur top division existed, while professional players played in USSR football competitions.
Lithuania sought to participate in the UEFA club competitions immediately after regaining the independence.
The runner up and the 3rd-place winner secure right to play in UEFA Europa Conference League qualification.
Lithuanian champions reached the group stage in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Note: The biggest and most notable clubs, such as Žalgiris Vilnius played in Soviet Union's Football Premier League instead of Lithuanian SSR Divisions.
As Lithuania regained the independence in 1991,[5] the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) was re-established, and A Lyga was shaped same year.
The Soviet football divisions dissolved, and the teams that participated in them returned to the Lithuania's national championship.