Which is an advantage of promotion and relegation systems?

• A. Generates more interest in matches among weaker teams.
• B. New franchises are prevented from entering.
• C. Requires a closed, single-tier league.
• D. Reduces overall competitiveness.

Answer: (A)

Promotion and relegation keeps many teams invested throughout the season because outcomes matter beyond just winning the title. When teams at the bottom risk dropping to a lower division, they have real incentive to win every match; teams near the top chase promotion, creating high-stakes competition. This dynamic means even games involving weaker teams can influence their future, keeping fans engaged and maintaining competitive drama across the league.

The other ideas don’t fit this system: the notion that new franchises are kept out or that the league must be closed and single-tier doesn’t align with promotion and relegation, which creates movement between divisions. Similarly, it’s not accurate to say the system reduces overall competitiveness; it often heightens it by giving teams at different levels ongoing goals.

So, the best answer is that promotion and relegation generates more interest in matches among weaker teams.