The Liga de Ascenso de Futbol de El Salvador or Liga de Ascenso for shirt is a professional association football league in El Salvador and the second highest level of the El Salvador football league system. Contested by 24 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera División de El Salvador.
The competition was founded as the Liga de Ascenso on 7 May 2026, following the decision of FESFUT to fold Segunda Division and Tercera Division. The Federation then decided to select 24 clubs from the two leagues based on a list of pre-requisites. The successful 24 clubs were announced 16 July, 2026.
History Following disappointment on the international and club level, FESFUT president Yamil Bukele announced the creation of The Liga de Ascenso de Futbol de El Salvador to replace Segunda Division and Tercera Division. The new league will feature 24 teams and for the next two years their will be no promotion, to allow stability in both division.
The league held its first season in 2026. The 24 inaugural members of the new Liga de Ascenso were:
Marte Soyapango Tenancingo AD Sesa CD Pumas Orión FC Independiente San Vicente Nacional FC Sal y Mar AD Academia BP San Marcos Izalco El Vencedor Audaz El Roble AD Forfut San Rafael Once Municipal Vendaval Fuerte Aguilares Olímpico Litoral Dragón Neo Pipil AD Aruba FC Once Lobos
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