2001–02 Croatian First League

2000–01 Croatian First A League was the 11th season of the Croatian handball league since its independence and the first season of the First League format. The title was won by the green table.

Relegation play-offs
The league was played by a single-round league system, consisting of the three last placed teams of the First League and three top placed teams of the Second League. The first three teams have been eligible for the 2002-03 Croatian First League.