The LFF I Lyga is the second-tier football league in Lithuania. The league champions earn promotion to the next season's A Lyga, while the second-placed team competes with the second-to-last team from the A Lyga for a spot in the next season's A Lyga. The number of teams in this championship often depends on the licensing process. Teams wishing to participate in the I Lyga must meet the league's sporting, financial, and legal criteria, which often proves challenging.