[1] The Swedish Super League was founded in 1995 under the name Elitserien.

Between the seasons 1995–96 and 1998–99 the league was divided into a northern and a southern group.

In March 2007, it was decided that the Elitserien will comprise 14 teams from the 2008–09 season.

In the spring a play-off starts with the eight best teams from the regular season.

The women's Swedish Super League final is played earlier on the same day, in the same arena.