The 2008–09 W-League was the first season of the W-League, the top Australian professional women's soccer league, since its establishment in 2008.
The season was played over 10 rounds, followed by a finals series. Queensland Roar were crowned as Premiers for winning the home-and-away season and also Champions after defeating Canberra United 2–0 in the Grand Final.

Teams
Eight teams competed in the league.

Regular season
League table
Results
Finals series
Semi-finals
Grand Final
Leading scorers
Awards
The following end of the season awards were announced at the 2008–09 Westfield W-League Awards night that took place on 21 January 2009.

Player of the Year: Lana Harch, Queensland Roar
Goalkeeper of the Year: Melissa Barbieri, Melbourne Victory
Golden Boot: Leena Khamis, Sydney FC – 7 goals
Goal of the Year: Marianna Tabain, Perth Glory – Round 9, Adelaide United v Perth Glory Fair Play Award: Queensland Roar Referee of the Year: Jacqui Melksham Coach of the Year: Jeff Hopkins, Queensland Roar





