ANFP
The ANFP Presidents' Council approved on Thursday the distribution of the 16 Primera División teams into four groups for the new Copa de la Liga, using a Snake Draft system based on the 2025 standings. The tournament will start on March 16 and end with a final on July 19. The winner will secure a spot as Chile 3 in the 2027 Copa Libertadores and entry to the Supercopa.
Imeripotiwa na AI
The ANFP board decided on December 30 to unanimously ratify the relegation of Unión Española and Deportes Iquique to Primera B for the 2026 season, dismissing their appeal based on an outdated regulatory article. The clubs argued for an interpretation that would allow them to stay in Primera División using averages, but the governing body stressed that the championship rules were approved by all, including themselves. The dispute may continue in Chilean courts.