Format changes Starting from this season, V.League 2 has 14 teams, and promotion spot has now been increased from 1,5 spots to 2 spots. There will also be 2 relegation spots. However, following
Dong Nai's non-registration for the league and
Lam Dong's refusal to promote (to replace
PVF-CAND promoted to the V.League 1), the league was left with 13 teams. On 8 September, after
Phu Tho's withdrawal from the league, the number participating teams was reduced to 12 teams. On 16 September 2025, following the number of planned participant teams decreased,
Vietnam Football Federation announced that there would be 1,5 promotion spots and 1 relegation spot, similar to previous season.
Team changes Name changes • On 14 July 2025, Ba Ria-Vung Tau FC changed their name to
Ho Chi Minh City FC. • On 1 August 2025, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc FC changed their name to
Truong Tuoi Dong Nai FC. • On 29 August 2025, Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC changed their name to
Quy Nhon United FC. • On 6 September 2025, Hoa Binh FC changed their name to
Phu Tho FC. However, two days after the name change, the club withdrew from the league after their main sponsor pulled out. • On 11 September 2025, Gia Dinh FC changed their name to
Xuan Thien Phu Tho and relocated from Ho Chi Minh City to
Phú Thọ.
Stadiums and locations Number of teams by region ==Personnel and kits==