Which Football Leagues Does This API Cover? 159 Countries, Full Breakdown

One of the first questions developers ask before integrating a football data provider is simple: does it actually cover the leagues I need? This reference breaks down exactly which countries and competitions Live Football API supports — pulled directly from the live /leagues endpoint.

How Many Leagues and Countries Are Covered?

Live Football API currently covers 159 countries and regions, spanning everything from the world's most-watched top-flight leagues down to regional amateur divisions, youth competitions, and women's football. Coverage isn't limited to Europe's "big five" — it extends deep into South America, Asia, Africa, and North/Central America as well, including entire continental groupings like "Africa," "Asia," "Europe," and "World" for tournaments not tied to a single country.

Coverage by Country (Sample)

The table below shows the number of competitions tracked for a representative set of countries — from major footballing nations to smaller federations most competitors don't bother covering:

This is a sample — the full list spans 159 entries, from major nations down to single-league federations like Angola, Cuba, and Namibia.

Beyond the Big Leagues

• Lower divisions — England alone includes tiers down to regional non-league football and county cup competitions (41 total competitions)
• Women's football — Nearly every major country has a dedicated women's league and cup tracked separately (WSL, Frauen-Bundesliga, Serie A Women, and more)
• Youth football — U17 through U23 competitions are tracked for many federations
• Continental competitions — CAF Champions League (Africa), AFC Champions League (Asia), CONCACAF Champions League (North/Central America), Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana (South America)
• Regional depth — Brazil's 125 competitions include state championships like Paulista, Carioca, Mineiro, and Gaucho; Germany's 39 include a regional cup for nearly every federal state

How to Check Coverage Programmatically

Rather than relying on a static blog post that can go out of date, the most reliable way to check current coverage is to query the API directly. The /leagues endpoint returns every available league grouped by country in real time:

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://live-football-api.com/api/v1/leagues',
    params={'api_key': 'YOUR_KEY', 'lang': 'en'}
).json()

data = response['data']
print(f"Total countries covered: {data['total_countries']}")

for country in data['data']:
    print(f"{country['country']}: {len(country['leagues'])} competitions")

Building a Searchable Coverage Page

With 159 countries and thousands of competitions, a static list isn't practical for browsing — this is why our own coverage page uses a searchable, collapsible interface instead of a flat list. If you're building something similar, group the response by country, render each as a collapsible section, and add a client-side search filter over league and country names:

const target = data.data
  .find(c => c.country === 'Türkiye')
  ?.leagues.find(l => l.name === 'Trendyol Super League');

console.log(target ? `Found: ${target.id}` : 'Not covered');

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries does Live Football API cover in total?

159 countries and regions, including continental groupings like Africa, Asia, Europe, North/Central America, and worldwide competitions not tied to a single nation.

Is the Champions League included?

Yes, along with the Europa League, Conference League, and UEFA Super Cup — all listed under the "Europe" region.

Does coverage include women's leagues?

Yes, most major footballing countries have a dedicated women's league and cup tracked as separate competitions.

How often does league coverage change?

New competitions are added periodically, particularly at the start of new seasons. Querying /leagues directly, rather than relying on a static list, ensures your integration always reflects current coverage.