England Korfball League

The England Korfball League (EKL) (also commonly referred to as the National League) is the highest echelon of korfball in England. In its current format, the EKL comprises 10 teams, each playing every other team in a home and an away fixture (total 18 matches per year). The top four teams in the league at the end of the regular season progress to semi-finals and either the Grand Final or bronze medal match to determine the final standings. These are played as standalone matches, with the teams ranked 1st and 2nd at the end of the regular season earning the right to host their semi-final at their home venue.

The EKL typically runs from September/October - April annually, with breaks for international competitions, the National Youth Inter-Area Competition, Inter-University Championships (BUCS Korfball) and public holidays (Christmas and Easter). The English Korfball Association is the administrator of the league. The playoffs take place in May, with two weeks between the semi-final and grand finals. The promotional playoff final takes place at the same event as the grand final and bronze medal match.