Bellinzona was promoted to the Swiss Super League after beating St. Gallen 5–2 on aggregate in the relegation play-off following the 2007–2008 season. Bellinzona played at the top level in the 2008–2009 season for the first time since the 1989–90 season.
Bellinzona was promoted to the Swiss Super League after winning a relegation play-off against St. Gallen, securing their return to the top tier in the 2008–2009 season. This marked Bellinzona's first time at the top level since the 1989–90 season.