The 2008–09 Elitserien was the 75th season of the top division of Swedish handball. 14 teams competed in the league. The eight highest placed teams qualified for the playoffs, whereas teams 11–12 had to play relegation playoffs against teams from the second division, and teams 13–14 were relegated automatically. IK Sävehof won the regular season, but Alingsås HK won the playoffs and claimed their first Swedish title.[1][2]