The MNL-2 was founded in 2013 as part of MFF's effort to extend competitiveness into the nation's football system.
After two rounds of competition, the top two teams compete each other for the final.
The top four finishers from the league also qualify for the MFF Cup.
The 2015 MNL-2 winner was Southern Myanmar and 1st runner-up was Horizon FC.
[1] In the 2023 MNL-2, Thitsar Arman become the title winner for the first time in their history.