2012–13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1

The 2012–13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the 51st season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with ES Sétif as the defending champions. The league began on September 8, 2012.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from 2011–12 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2
 * CA Bordj Bou Arréridj
 * USM Bel-Abbès
 * JS Saoura

Teams relegated to 2012-13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2
 * AS Khroub
 * NA Hussein Dey
 * MC Saïda

Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Managerial changes
Managerial changes during the 2012–13 campaign.