This is a guide to the Danish women's football first division.
The manual outlines the Fast Track system established by the Danish Football Association (DBU) to accelerate the professionalization of women's elite football. It defines the application process, timelines, and the roles of the Women's Elite Committee (KEU) and the Football Appeals Board in evaluating and awarding up to two Fast Track places for the 2024/2025 season. Clubs granted a Fast Track place bypass sporting qualification but must meet all specified sporting, personnel, facility, financial, and legal requirements in addition to the standard licensing requirements for the 1st Division.
The document details the specific criteria across three main areas: sporting and personnel requirements (Chapter 5), stadium and training facility requirements (Chapter 6), and financial and legal requirements (Chapter 7). It also describes audit procedures, the regulatory hierarchy, and the appeal process. The manual was approved by the DBU Board on 3 October 2023 and takes effect for approved clubs from 1 June 2024 until 30 June 2026.
The Fast Track system aims to further promote and improve the professionalization of Danish women's football, give clubs a faster path into the Women's Danish Championship, ensure a sustainable foundation with prioritized resource allocation, adapt sports infrastructure with suitable facilities, raise the competitive level among elite clubs, and increase commercial interest in women's football.
Up to two Fast Track places can be awarded for the 2024/2025 season.
The deadline for submitting Fast Track applications is 12 February 2024.
The requirements take effect for approved Fast Track clubs on 1 June 2024 and apply until 30 June 2026.