2012-13 First League

The 2012-13 First League (known as the SD Bank League for sponsorship reasons) is the 97th season of the 1. Liga.

Team information
A total of 16 teams will contest the league, including 14 sides from the previous season and two teams promoted from the 2. Liga, Dortmund SFC and Brezonde 1920 F.C. FC Pieter II and Carrington FC were relegated to the 2. Liga.