Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01 19:00 | - | ABB vs Real Oruro | 3-0 |
| 11/28 19:00 | - | Real Oruro vs ABB | 2-0 |
| 11/24 19:00 | - | Alianza Beni FC vs Academia de Balompie Boliviano | 3-1 |
| 11/23 21:00 | - |
Universitario de Sucre vs Real Oruro
|
1-2 |
| 11/16 19:00 | - |
Real Oruro vs Universitario de Sucre
|
2-2 |
| 11/15 19:00 | - | Academia de Balompie Boliviano vs Alianza Beni FC | 8-0 |
| 11/10 21:00 | - |
Universitario de Sucre vs Chaco Petrolero
|
10-5 |
| 11/10 19:15 | - | Ciudad Nueva Santa Cruz vs ABB | 2-1 |
| 11/10 19:00 | - | Alianza Beni FC vs Oruro Royal | 5-0 |
| 11/09 19:00 | - | CD Nueva Santa Cruz vs Real Oruro | 2-0 |
| 11/07 19:30 | - | Oruro Royal vs Alianza Beni FC | 3-1 |
| 11/06 19:00 | - | Real Oruro vs CD Nueva Santa Cruz | 4-0 |
Teams
Real Potosi
Stormers San Lorenzo
CD Torre Fuerte
Universitario de Sucre
Garcia Agreda
Destroyers
CD Aleman
Ciclon
Alianza Beni FC
CA Bermejo
Chaco Petrolero
Escuela Enrique Happ
Wilstermann Cooperativa
Fancesa
Tiquipaya
Universitario Beni
San Antonio Bulo Bulo
Atletico Sucre
Vaca Diez
Libertad Gran Mamore FC
EM Huanuni
Club Atletico Juniors
Universidad Crucena
CD Cultural Juva
Cooperativa Minera Poopo
Deportivo Cerveceria
Petrolero Yacuiba
CD Nueva Cliza
Club Atletico Warnes
Deportivo Shalon
CA Morro Municipal
Mojocoya
Virgen de Chijipata
Rosario Central Potosi
3 de Febrero FC
Comercio Bermejo
CD Los Almendros
Cochabamba FC
San Lorenzo del Beni
Mariscal Sucre
Club Gam Sica Sica
Real Candua
Argentinos Juniors Santa Cruz
Municipal Challapata
Moto Club de São Luís
Real Monteagudo
Wikipedia - Copa Simón Bolívar (Bolivia)
The old 2nd tier in the Bolivian Football pyramid consists of 9 regional leagues (one for each department), the number of participants varies depending on the department, It usually has between 8 and 12 teams. Both winner and runner-up of each league compete in the Copa Simón Bolívar, with the winner of such tournament gaining promotion to the 1st Division, and the runner-up playing a play-off match with the 11th placed team in the 1st Division. Until 1976 all 8 regional championships (Pando didn't have an organized tournament back then) were the top in the national football pyramid, with the winner of the Copa Simón Bolívar being crowned as national champion. In 2011, and for five seasons, the Copa Simón Bolívar was replaced by the Liga Nacional B, until 2016 when it was reinstated as Bolivia's second-tier football championship.
The oldest regional championship is the one played in La Paz, it started in 1914 and it was considered for many years as the top Bolivian league, even more when it turned into a semi-pro tournament in 1950 and started including teams from Oruro and Cochabamba.
History
The tournament started in 1960, initially only champions from La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro and Santa Cruz participated, in later years teams from other associations started joining the cup, and the tournament eventually had association runners-up participating as well.
Until 1976, due to the lack of a nationwide league, the cup determined the national champion and representative teams for the Copa Libertadores. With the creation of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano, the Bolivian Football Federation stopped organizing the tournament.
Finally in 1989 the tournament was resurrected, with the same format of having both champions and runner-up from each association, but this time each regional league was the 2nd tier on the football pyramid so the champion was supposed to be awarded a place in the professional league. Previously the last placed team in the 1st division was replaced by the regional champion of its departament. However that practice was kept until 1993 when finally the champion was awarded a spot in the top league.
The competition format changes frequently, in 2008, the team were divided in 3 groups of 6 teams each, to save costs, geographically close teams were teamed up and played on a home-away round-robin basis, with group 1 consisting of teams from La Paz, Oruro and Cochabamba; group 2 with teams from Potosí, Chuquisaca and Tarija, and group 3 with teams from Santa Cruz, Beni and Pando. The top 2 placed teams advanced to the next round, now playing play-offs on home-away basis, the 3 winners and the best loser advanced to the semifinals and then the final.
Typically featuring a diverse array of teams from both professional and semi-professional leagues, the Copa Simón Bolívar is known for its competitive spirit and passionate fan engagement. The tournament not only highlights emerging talent but also provides clubs with the opportunity to earn promotion to the Primera División, Bolivia's premier football league.
The format of the tournament usually includes a series of knockout rounds, culminating in an exciting final that captures the attention of soccer enthusiasts across the nation. Matches are held in various stadiums, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with local pride and fervor.
As a key event in the Bolivian football calendar, the Copa Simón Bolívar plays a crucial role in the development of the sport in the country, fostering community involvement and inspiring the next generation of players. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the tournament promises thrilling matches, unforgettable moments, and a celebration of Bolivian culture through the beautiful game.