Football in Denmark

Association football is the most popular sport in Denmark, with 331,693 players and 1,647 clubs registered (as of 2016[update])[1][2] under the Danish FA.

[3] Kjøbenhavns Boldklub is the oldest club outside of the United Kingdom, having been founded on 26 April 1876.

The different leagues was linked together to create a pyramidal structure allowing promotion and relegation between different levels.

The top four levels in Denmark are governed by the Danish Football Association and, the first three divisions by its professional body Divisionsforeningen.

Reserve teams are allowed in the league structure, but can only reach the Denmark Series.

Parken is the largest football stadium by capacity in Denmark.