Founded in spring 1946, Montenegrin Republic League was the oldest football competition in Montenegro after WWII.

[2] During its existence, Montenegrin Republic League was organised by Football Association of Montenegro.

During the six decades, 18 different clubs won the champions title in Montenegrin Republic League.

Since 1968, Montenegrin regional league system was founded as official competition of fourth-tier.

From the other side, since 1968, three worst-placed members of Montenegrin Republic League were relegated to regional system, while the group depended from their geographical position.