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| Organising body | UAE Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | UAE Second Division League |
| Current champions | Royal (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Gulf United Royal (1 title each) |
| Website | uaefa.ae |
UAE Third Division League is the fourth tier of football league competition in the United Arab Emirates, the league is organised by UAE Football Association for private funded clubs. The league was established for the 2021–22 season. 12 teams participated in the first edition, divided in two groups of six.[1] On 6 July 2022, UAEFA announced that the number of participants will increase from 12 to 16 teams for the 2022–23 season, an increase of 4 teams from the 2021–22 season.[2]
- ^ "UAE Football Association". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "UAE Football Association: THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REVIEWS THE NEW FORMAT FOR THE MOST EXPENSIVE CUPS AND COMPETITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING SPORTS SEASON". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2022-07-18.