1982–83 Galatama

The 1982–83 Galatama was the third season of Galatama that was held from 28 August 1982 to 28 May 1983. It was the first season in which the league was split into two divisions. It was also the first season which saw foreign players compete in officially sanctioned Indonesian football competition.

Premier Division

 * NIAC Mitra
 * Jayakarta
 * Indonesia Muda
 * Warna Agung
 * Pardedetex
 * Mercu Buana
 * Perkesa '78
 * Makassar Utama
 * Arseto
 * UMS '80
 * Tunas Inti
 * Jaka Utama
 * Angkasa
 * Sari Bumi Raya
 * Bintang Timur

First Division

 * Cahaya Kita
 * Semen Padang
 * Bima Kencana
 * Caprina
 * Tempo Utama
 * Mataram Putra

Foreign players
There were four foreign players contracted to Galatama clubs this season.