Chile Primera Division

Chile Primera Division

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02/16 15:00 1 O'Higgins v Huachipato View
02/16 15:00 1 Universidad de Chile v Nublense View
02/16 15:00 1 Union La Calera v Union Espanola View
02/16 15:00 1 Universidad Catolica v Audax Italiano View
02/16 15:00 1 Deportes Iquique v Coquimbo Unido View
02/16 15:00 1 Palestino v Cobresal View
02/16 15:00 1 La Serena v Colo Colo View
02/16 15:00 1 Deportes Limache v Everton de Vina View
02/23 15:00 2 Colo Colo v O'Higgins View
02/23 15:00 2 Union Espanola v Palestino View
02/23 15:00 2 Huachipato v Everton de Vina View
02/23 15:00 2 Universidad de Chile v Union La Calera View
02/23 15:00 2 Cobresal v La Serena View
02/23 15:00 2 Audax Italiano v Deportes Iquique View
02/23 15:00 2 Coquimbo Unido v Universidad Catolica View
02/23 15:00 2 Nublense v Deportes Limache View
03/02 15:00 3 Everton de Vina v Nublense View
03/02 15:00 3 Union La Calera v O'Higgins View
03/02 15:00 3 La Serena v Union Espanola View
03/02 15:00 3 Palestino v Audax Italiano View
03/02 15:00 3 Universidad Catolica v Deportes Iquique View
03/02 15:00 3 Huachipato v Colo Colo View
03/02 15:00 3 Cobresal v Universidad de Chile View
03/02 15:00 3 Deportes Limache v Coquimbo Unido View
03/09 15:00 4 Union La Calera v Huachipato View
03/09 15:00 4 Deportes Iquique v Palestino View
03/09 15:00 4 Colo Colo v Everton de Vina View
03/09 15:00 4 O'Higgins v La Serena View
03/09 15:00 4 Coquimbo Unido v Cobresal View
03/09 15:00 4 Nublense v Universidad Catolica View

The Chilean Primera División (English: First Division of Chile) is a professional football league, being the highest division of Chilean football league system. It is organized by the ANFP. The league was previously known as the Campeonato AFP PlanVital for sponsorship reasons. In 2023, the ANFP signed a partnership with Betsson Group to become the official naming sponsor of the competition, which became known as Campeonato Betsson.

History

2010 Huemul de Plata trophy.

Amateurism

The Asociación de Fútbol de Santiago (also known as AFS) was the first organization in Chile to organize football tournament. It was formed in 1903 and organized non-professional football in Santiago. Later on, it was the organization responsible for holding the national professional football league in Chile.

Professionalism

In 1933, eight big clubs at that time, namely, Unión Española, Badminton, Colo-Colo, Audax Italiano, Green Cross, Morning Star, Magallanes and Santiago National F.C., founded the Liga Profesional de Football de Santiago (LPF) on May 31, 1933. The newly formed body was recognized by the Football Federation of Chile on June 2, 1933. []

The first edition of professional competition was contested by the eight founding teams and was won by Magallanes after defeating Colo-Colo in a decisive match. In the following year, according to the disposition of Federación de Fútbol de Chile, Liga Profesional returned to integrate with the AFS. As part of the negotiations for reunification, four teams from AFS, namely, Ferroviarios, Carlos Walker, Deportivo Alemán, and Santiago F.C., would join the 1934 professional competition. Moreover, it was also decided that the last six teams in the 1934 competition would be eliminated to form the new second division in 1935. The title of the expanded 1934 edition was again clinched by Magallanes, which won 10 out of the 11 matches that year.

The Chile Primera División, officially known as the Campeonato Nacional, is the top professional football league in Chile. Established in 1933, it features a competitive format that showcases the country's best clubs and emerging talent. The league consists of 16 teams that compete in a round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice—once at home and once away—over the course of the season.

The tournament is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant atmospheres, and intense rivalries, particularly the famous "Clásico" matches between historic clubs like Colo-Colo, Universidad de Chile, and Universidad Catolica. The season typically runs from February to December, culminating in a thrilling championship playoff that determines the league champion.

In addition to the title, teams vie for qualification to prestigious international competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, adding an extra layer of excitement and stakes to the tournament. The Chile Primera División not only serves as a platform for local talent but also attracts international players, contributing to the league's growing reputation in South American football. With its rich history and dynamic competition, the Chile Primera División remains a cornerstone of Chilean sports culture and a must-watch for soccer enthusiasts.