2001–02 Belgian First Division

The 2001/02 season of the Jupiler League began on August 11, 2001 and ended on May 5, 2002. Racing Genk became champions.

These teams were promoted from the second division at the start of the season:

These teams were relegated to the second division at the end of the season:

^[1]Club Brugge competed in the UEFA Cup third round after finishing third in their Champions League group.

^[2]R.W.D. Molenbeek were relegated to the Third Division as they were refused a Belgian professional licence.

^[3]Eendracht Aalst were relegated to the Third Division as they were refused a Belgian professional licence.