Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05 19:00 | 1 |
[2] San Antonio Bulo Bulo vs Universitario De Vinto
[1] 
|
1-1 |
| 05/01 19:00 | 1 |
[1] Universitario De Vinto vs San Antonio Bulo Bulo
[2]
|
1-2 |
| 04/28 22:00 | 2 |
[2] Independiente Petrolero vs San Antonio Bulo Bulo
[2]
|
3-1 |
| 04/28 20:00 | 2 |
The Strongest vs Universitario De Vinto
|
1-2 |
| 04/22 19:00 | 2 |
[2] San Antonio Bulo Bulo vs Independiente Petrolero
[2]
|
6-1 |
| 04/19 00:00 | 3 |
[1] Club Aurora vs Independiente Petrolero
[2]
|
2-3 |
| 04/18 23:00 | 3 |
[1] Bolivar vs San Antonio Bulo Bulo
[2]
|
1-1 |
| 04/18 00:00 | 3 |
[1] The Strongest vs Gualberto Villarroel
[2] 
|
2-1 |
| 04/17 19:00 | 3 |
[1] Universitario De Vinto vs Nacional Potosi
[2] 
|
3-1 |
| 04/15 23:00 | 3 |
[2] Independiente Petrolero vs Club Aurora
[1]
|
0-1 |
| 04/14 23:30 | 3 |
[2] Nacional Potosi vs Universitario De Vinto
[1]
|
0-1 |
| 04/14 21:30 | 3 |
[2] Gualberto Villarroel vs The Strongest
[1]
|
0-2 |
Teams
Bolivar
The Strongest
Blooming
Nacional Potosi
Oriente Petrolero
Jorge Wilstermann
Guabira
Real Potosi
San Jose
Royal Pari FC
Club Aurora
Always Ready
Sport Boys Warnes
Universitario de Sucre
Real Santa Cruz
Atletico Palmaflor Vinto
Petrolero Yacuiba
Independiente Petrolero
Real Tomayapo
Universitario De Vinto
Destroyers
Libertad Gran Mamore FC
Vaca Diez
San Antonio Bulo Bulo
San Jose de Oruro
Municipal De Vinto
Club 24 de Septiembre
Wikipedia - Bolivian Primera División
The División de Fútbol Profesional is the top-flight professional football league in Bolivia. In 2017 it replaced the "Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano" (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈliɣa ðe ˈfuðβol pɾofesjoˈnal βoliˈβjano]; English: Bolivian Professional Football League).
Since 1950, a total of 16 clubs have been crowned champions of the Bolivian football league system. The current champions are The Strongest, which won the title in the 2023 tournament. Bolívar is the most successful club in the league, with 30 titles to date.
History
The organisation of football in Bolivia started in 1914 with the creation of regional associations and their respective competitions. The "La Paz Football Association" (Asociación de Fútbol de La Paz – AFLP) was the first organised body with 29 championships held between 1914 and 1949. The AFLP was considered for many years the top football tournament in the country. In 1950 the body modified its statutes allowing the professionalisation of the sport in Bolivia, so the "Torneo Profesional" was created.
Between 1950 and 1959, only clubs from La Paz, Oruro (since 1954) and Cochabamba (1955) took part of the championship because football was still amateur in the rest of the regions.
At the end of 1960, the Bolivian Football Federation established a national championship, with the purpose of crowning a champion representing Bolivia in recently created Copa Libertadores. The competition, named "Copa Simón Bolívar", was contested by champions and runner ups of regional associations.
The demise of Bolivian national team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (where it was thrashed by Brazil 8–0 and Peru 5–0) encouraged some clubs to create their own league, so 16 teams separated from their respective associations to establish the "Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano" (Bolivian Professional Football League – LFPB) to organise championships autonomously, in 1977.
The creation of the LFPB ended the distinction. It also resulted in the creation of three separate entities: the FBF's role was restricted to the international representation of Bolivia in the sport, the newly created LFPB became the organizer of the sole first division tournament, and the LPFA, together with the rest of the regional associations, became the organizer of the second (and lower) division regionalized tournaments. It was the first and, until the formation of the basketball league (LIBOBASQUET) in 2014, the only professional sports league in the country.
In 2017, after a change of statutes in the FBF, the LFPB and the ANF were replaced by the "División Profesional" (professional division) and the "División Aficionados" (amateur division), both managed by the FBF from 2018 onwards.
The tournament features teams from various regions of Bolivia, including top clubs from cities like La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, and Sucre. These teams compete fiercely against each other, vying for the coveted title of Apertura champion.
The Bolivia Apertura is known for its fast-paced and intense matches, with players displaying exceptional skills, agility, and tactical prowess. The tournament provides a platform for both established and emerging talents to shine, as they battle it out on the field to prove their worth.
The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team in the competition. The matches are held in different stadiums across the country, creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere as passionate fans fill the stands, cheering on their favorite teams.
The Bolivia Apertura is not only a celebration of soccer but also a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of Bolivia. The tournament brings together people from diverse backgrounds, united by their love for the sport. It is a time when communities come alive, with streets adorned in team colors, and fans gathering to watch the matches together, creating a sense of camaraderie and unity.
The Bolivia Apertura is not just a tournament; it is a spectacle that captivates the nation. It showcases the immense talent and dedication of Bolivian soccer players, while also providing thrilling entertainment for fans. Whether you are a die-hard soccer enthusiast or simply someone looking to experience the passion and excitement of Bolivian soccer, the Bolivia Apertura is an event not to be missed.