1952–53 SM-sarja season
The season 1952/53, was the 22nd season of the Finnish SM- sarja. Champion for the first time in club history at all TBK Tampere. Lukko Rauma, Turku Pyrkivä, TP - V Tampere and Helsinki KIF descended into the 2nd league.
Mode
The main round was played in two groups of six teams. The two group winners qualified for the championship final. The two runners-up came together for 3rd place in the game. The two last placed each group were relegated to the 2nd division. For a win, each team was given two points, a draw there was a point and a defeat.
Main Round
Group A
Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats
Group B
Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats
3rd Place Match
- TPS Turku - HIFK Helsinki 10:6 / 4:3
Final
- TBK Tampere - Tarmo Hämeenlinna 5:4 / 3:2