1972–73 Algerian Championnat National

The 1972–73 Algerian Championnat National was the 11th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with MC Alger as the defending champions.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1972-1973
 * WA Boufarik
 * USM Sétif
 * WA Tlemcen

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1973-1974
 * GC Mascara
 * CS Cirta
 * JS Djijel