Persipura Jayapura were the defending champions, having won their first title in the previous season, or the second title if counting the Premier Division era, equalling the record for the most top league titles, along with Persik Kediri.
The campaign began on 11 October 2009. A total of 18 teams competed in the league, 14 of which contested the 2008–09 season and four of which were promoted from the Premier Division. The title was won by Arema Indonesia. This was their second title in their history.[1]
Updated to match(es) played on 5 June 2010. Source: Liga Indonesia Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Champions; (R) Relegated Notes:
^Sriwijaya qualified for the AFC Champions League as Piala Indonesia winners.
Updated to match(es) played on 30 May 2010. Source: Liga Indonesia Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win. Notes:
^Match awarded to Persiwa because local police gave no permission to hold the match.[2]
^Match awarded to Persik because Persebaya didn't come to the match.[3]
Promotion/relegation playoff
The promotion/relegation play-off match was held in Jakabaring Stadium, Palembang, on 10 Agustus 2010. Persiram Raja Ampat, the 4th-place team in the Liga Indonesia Premier Division played Pelita Jaya, the 15th-place team in the Indonesia Super League. The winner would play in the Indonesia Super League the following season, while the loser would play in the Liga Indonesia Premier Division.