Created in mid-2013, it replaced Mloda Ekstraklasa as the highest level of youth football in Poland.

In some years, there was a final match, taking place before an international game featuring the national team of Poland, while on other occasions, there was a final tournament, featuring four top U-19 teams, winners of local competitions.

At regional level, the championships were organized by local branches of Polish Football Association (PZPN).

Despite the creation of Młoda Ekstraklasa, games of the U-19 national championships continued on regional levels: winners of local competitions played each other in the play-off series.

Wisła Kraków became the 2014 U-19 Champion of Poland, and the first winner of the Central Junior League.

In the second season of the CLJ, the league was limited to 32 teams, divided into two groups: West and East.