The Estonian football championship was held for the 24th time in 1947 as the highest Estonian football division for men. The season began on May 27, 1947 and ended on September 28, 1947. In the 1947 season, 5 clubs competed in a total of 20 games. Each team played once at home and away against every other team. The 2-point rule applied . In the event of a tie, the direct comparison counted. Dünamo Tallinn won the Estonian Championship for the second time