Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28 00:00 | 1 |
Alajuelense vs Herediano
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22 23:00 | 1 |
[4] Herediano vs Alajuelense
[1]
|
2-0 |
| 12/19 02:15 | 1 |
[2] Deportivo Saprissa vs Herediano
[4]
|
2-0 |
| 12/15 23:00 | 1 |
[4] Herediano vs Deportivo Saprissa
[2]
|
3-0 |
| 12/12 02:00 | 2 |
[1] Alajuelense vs Herediano
[4]
|
2-2 |
| 12/11 02:00 | 2 |
[2] Deportivo Saprissa vs AD San Carlos
[3] 
|
2-0 |
| 12/08 23:00 | 2 |
[4] Herediano vs Alajuelense
[1]
|
2-0 |
| 12/07 01:30 | 2 |
[3] AD San Carlos vs Deportivo Saprissa
[2]
|
2-2 |
| 12/01 21:00 | 22 |
[8] Sporting San Jose vs Cartagines
[6] 
|
6-2 |
| 12/01 21:00 | 22 |
[2] Deportivo Saprissa vs Santa Ana
[10] 
|
2-1 |
| 12/01 21:00 | 22 |
[4] Herediano vs Santos de Guápiles
[11] 
|
0-2 |
| 12/01 21:00 | 22 |
[12] Puntarenas vs AD San Carlos
[3]
|
0-1 |
| 12/01 02:00 | 22 |
[9] Municipal Perez Zeledon vs Municipal Liberia
[8] 
|
0-1 |
Teams
Deportivo Saprissa
Herediano
Alajuelense
Santos de Guápiles
Cartagines
Municipal Perez Zeledon
AD San Carlos
Limon FC
AD Grecia
Marineros de PFC
Guadalupe FC
AD Carmelita
Municipal Liberia
Sporting San Jose
AD Guanacasteca
Belen
ADR Jicaral
Puntarenas
CS Uruguay de Coronado
Pumas Generalena
Santa Ana
Wikipedia - Liga FPD
The Primera División of Costa Rica, commonly known as Liga de Fútbol de Primera División (Liga FPD), and Liga Promerica for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional association football division in Costa Rica. It is administered by the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División (UNAFUT). The league consists of 12 teams, with the last-placed team relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
The league was founded in 1921, with Herediano crowned as the first champions. Saprissa is the most successful club having won the championship a record 40 times. Together with Alajuelense (30 titles) and Herediano (29 titles), they have dominated the league.
History
On 13 June 1921, the Costa Rican Football Federation was created. With its creation, the need of a tournament also emerged, along with the establishment of a national team, as a result of Costa Rica being invited to the 1921 Juegos del Centenario in Guatemala.
The first season of the Costa Rican Primera División was played in 1921 with seven teams: Alajuelense, Cartaginés, Herediano, La Libertad, Sociedad Gimnástica Española, Sociedad Gimnástica Limonense and La Unión de Tres Ríos. La Libertad and Gimnástica Limonense played the first ever match of the Liga FPD, with La Libertad emerging victorious with a lone goal scored by Rafael Madrigal. Herediano were crowned as champions.
In 1999, the Costa Rican Football Federation created the UNAFUT (acronym of Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División), an entity designed for the organization and administration of the Primera División tournament and its youth leagues (known as Alto Rendimiento).
On 9 January 2014, UNAFUT decided to rename the tournament to Liga FPD, in order to give more identity to the league.
The main rivalry in the league is El Clásico, played by Alajuelense and Saprissa, as both teams are the most successful in the league and both share the vast majority of followers throughout the country. Since their first encounter at the old national stadium on 12 October 1949, the two teams have faced each other in over 300 matches, with the winning balance in favor of Saprissa.
The league features a competitive format, typically consisting of 12 teams that compete in a round-robin format during the regular season, followed by a playoff system to determine the champion. Matches are held in various stadiums across the country, drawing passionate fans who create an electric atmosphere, celebrating their local teams and players.
The Costa Rica Primera División is known for its emphasis on developing local talent, with many players going on to represent the national team, "La Sele," in international competitions. The league has produced notable players who have made significant impacts both domestically and abroad.
Each season culminates in an exciting finale, where the top teams vie for the coveted championship title, adding to the league's storied legacy. The tournament not only highlights the skill and athleticism of Costa Rican soccer but also fosters a sense of community and national pride among its supporters. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sport, the Costa Rica Primera División promises thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.