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, since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 15 July 2022. Due to the

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, the last round before the winter break was held on 12–13 November. The league resumed on 21 January and concluded on 28 May 2023.

Teams

The following teams competed in the 2022–23 HNL.

Changes

Varaždin (promoted after a one-year absence) was promoted from the 2021–22 Druga HNL. Hrvatski Dragovoljac (relegated after single season in the top flight) was relegated to 2022–23 Prva NL.

Stadia and locations

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Personnel and kits

Managerial changes

League table

Results

Each team plays home-and-away against every other team in the league twice, for a total of 36 matches each played.

Statistics

Top scorers

Awards

Annual awards

References

External links

Official website

Prva HNL
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