The European Nations Cup Division 1 2008-2010 will be the seventh edition of the championship after his reform of 2000. The championship will not only determine the champion of the ENC, but also for the classification for the World Cup 2011 to be held in New Zealand.
The top two teams will qualify directly for the World Cup, the third entry into the European play-off qualification. These include the Play-Off Division 2A champion and the winners of the lower divisions of the ENC (excluding 3D) at the end of the 2008-2009 season. The winner will then play against the runner up of the African zone to get the last place that provides access to this kind of play-offs.
This season shows the return of Germany to the First Division for the first time since the system was created divisions. This selection replaces the Czech Republic went down to the Division 2A.