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| Founded | 1967; 57 years ago (1967), as Tercera División de México |
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| Country | Mexico |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Divisions | 17 groups |
| Number of clubs | 225 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | Liga Premier |
| Domestic cup(s) | Copa Conecta |
| Current champions | Texcoco (1st title) |
| Most championships | Manzanillo Tecos Cihuatlán Atlético Tecomán Real Cuautitlán (2 titles each) |
| Website | ligatdp.mx |
| Current: 2024–25 Liga TDP season | |
Liga TDP is the fourth level professional division of Mexican football. Formerly known as Tercera División de México (1967–2017). It has 225 participating clubs, divided into 17 regional groups by geographic location. In the 2009–10 season, the format of the tournament has been reorganized to a home and away format, which all teams will play in their respective group. The 17 groups consist of teams which are eligible to play in the liguilla de ascenso for three promotion spots, teams which are affiliated with teams in the Liga MX, Liga de Expansión MX and Liga Premier, which are not eligible for promotion but will play that who the better filial team in a sixteen team filial final phase tournament for the entire season.
Participating clubs
Participating clubs for the 2024–25 season.
The clubs that are not eligible for promotion to Liga Premier:
*Affiliated teams of Liga MX club.
**Affiliated teams of Liga de Expansión MX club.
***Affiliated teams of Liga Premier club.
Group I
14 teams
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Group II
14 teams
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Group III
16 teams
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Group IV
16 teams
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Group V
16 teams
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Group VI
12 teams
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Group VII
13 teams
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Group VIII
14 teams
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Group IX
9 teams
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Group X
14 teams
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Group XI
10 teams
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Group XII
15 teams
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Group XIII
12 teams
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Group XIV
14 teams
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Group XV
10 teams
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Group XVI
14 teams
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Group XVII
11 teams
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Competition format
The Liga TDP currently features 225 teams divided into 17 groups. There are 38 teams with filials (affiliates) in the Liga MX, Liga de Expansión MX or Liga Premier, which are not eligible for promotion. The Liga TDP follows the usual double round-robin format in which each club plays every other club twice within their own group.
The teams will be divided in accordance to their geographical zone. The teams in each subgroup of 17 will then play each other in the double round-robin format within their own subgroup. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. If a game ends in a draw both team are awarded one point for the draw in regulation time and will then move on to the execution of penalties. The team who wins in the penalty series will be awarded a point in addition to the point won for drawing during regulation time. Teams are ranked by total points won.
Promotion
Four teams from the Liga TDP will be promoted to Liga Premier, Champions, runner-up and the two zone finalists. The national champion and national runner-up will be promoted to the Liga Premier Serie A, depending on their economic development and infrastructure, the team could be placed in Serie B in case of failure to comply with the participation requirements of Serie A. The two zone finalists will play in Serie B.
Of the teams that are eligible for promotion, 64 teams will qualify for play-offs to determine which team will be promoted. The Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and the finals will be played in a home and away format, the winner being determined by the aggregate score. Also, Participating in the play-offs is the 16 affiliate clubs without the right to be promoted to the Liga MX, Liga de Expansión MX and Liga Premier.
Final Phase
Round of 32
The 64 teams qualified to the promotion stage will be divided into two zones of 32 clubs according to their geographical location. Zone A will integrate the teams from groups 1 to 7 of the regular season and Zone B will group the clubs belonging to groups 8 to 17. The teams will be seeded based on their final overall record in regular season play.
- 1 vs. 32
- 2 vs. 31
- 3 vs. 30
- 4 vs. 29
- 5 vs. 28
- 6 vs. 27
- 7 vs. 26
- 8 vs. 25
- 9 vs. 24
- 10 vs. 23
- 11 vs. 22
- 12 vs. 21
- 13 vs. 20
- 14 vs. 19
- 15 vs. 18
- 16 vs. 17
Round of 16
In this round, the remaining teams will play in a representing zone that they are in. The teams will be reseeded after Round of 32 based on their final overall record in regular season play.
- 1 vs. 16
- 2 vs. 15
- 3 vs. 14
- 4 vs. 13
- 5 vs. 12
- 6 vs. 11
- 7 vs. 10
- 8 vs. 9
Quarterfinals
For this phase, the remaining teams in their represent zone plays each other. The teams will be reseeded after Round of 16 based on their final overall record in regular season play.
- 1 vs. 8
- 2 vs. 7
- 3 vs. 6
- 4 vs. 5
Semifinals
For this phase, the remaining teams in their represent zone plays each other. The teams will be reseeded after Quarterfinals based on their final overall record in regular season play.
- 1 vs. 4
- 2 vs. 3
Zone Finals
For this phase, the remaining teams in their represent zone plays each other. The teams will be reseeded after Semifinals based on their final overall record in regular season play. Both finalists from each zone will be promoted to Liga Premier.
Final/Campeón de Campeones
The final will be disputed between the highest seed of playoffs and lowest seed of playoffs based on their final overall record in regular season play.
The winner will be crowned champion of the Liga TDP and will be promoted to the Liga Premier. The champion and runner-up will be placed on Serie A or Serie B according to the social, sporting, financial and legal requirements of the third level division. The two zone finalists will be placed on Serie B.
Certification requirements
For Liga TDP certificate be considered, you must meet the social, sporting, financial and legal requirements; Clubs who win promotion and get the support settlement letter from the division to participate in the Liga Premier complying with the following:
- Having full legal rule and membership record with the corporate documents, legal and financial sport under the rules of affiliation, name and headquarters.
- Facilities must comply with the guidelines by the rules of membership, name and ground of Liga Premier.
- Having no debt in the statement of the division or at the FMF.
Champions and runners-up
See also: List of Mexican football champions| Club | Titles | Runners-up | Winning editions |
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| Manzanillo | 2 | 1 | Clausura 2006, Clausura 2008 |
| Tecos | 2 | 0 | 1972–73, 2016–17 |
| Atlético Tecomán | 2 | 0 | 1982–83, Clausura 2004 |
| Real Cuautitlán | 2 | 0 | 1996–97, 2011–12 |
| Cihuatlán | 2 | 0 | 1998–99, Clausura 2007 |
| Tecamachalco | 1 | 3 | Apertura 2005 |
| Celaya | 1 | 2 | 1973–74 |
| UAEM | 1 | 2 | 1974–75 |
| Atlético San Francisco | 1 | 2 | 1991–92 |
| UdeC | 1 | 2 | 1992–93 |
| Real Zamora | 1 | 1 | 1977–78 |
| Águila Progreso | 1 | 1 | 1986–87 |
| Acatlán | 1 | 1 | 2017–18 |
| Coras | 1 | 1 | Apertura 2002 |
| Zapata | 1 | 0 | 1967–68 |
| Mastines de Naucalpan | 1 | 0 | 1968–69 |
| San Luis | 1 | 0 | 1969–70 |
| Lobos de Querétaro | 1 | 0 | 1970–71 |
| Orizaba | 1 | 0 | 1971–72 |
| Tuberos de Veracruz | 1 | 0 | 1975–76 |
| Osos Grises | 1 | 0 | 1976–77 |
| Lobos de Tlaxcala | 1 | 0 | 1978–79 |
| Oaxtepec | 1 | 0 | 1979–80 |
| Azucareros de Córdoba | 1 | 0 | 1980–81 |
| Poza Rica | 1 | 0 | 1981–82 |
| San Mateo Atenco | 1 | 0 | 1983–84 |
| Unión de Curtidores | 1 | 0 | 1984–85 |
| Progreso de Cocula | 1 | 0 | 1985–86 |
| Ecatepec | 1 | 0 | 1987–88 |
| Ayense | 1 | 0 | 1988–89 |
| Zitlaltepec | 1 | 0 | 1989–90 |
| Linces de Celaya | 1 | 0 | 1990–91 |
| Tigrillos UANL | 1 | 0 | 1993–94 |
| Monterrey FAAC | 1 | 0 | 1994–95 |
| Zitácuaro | 1 | 0 | 1995–96 |
| Sayula | 1 | 0 | 1997–98 |
| Verde Valle | 1 | 0 | 1999–00 |
| Pumas Naucalpan | 1 | 0 | 2000–01 |
| Académicos | 1 | 0 | Invierno 2001 |
| Apatzingán | 1 | 0 | Verano 2002 |
| Inter Playa del Carmen | 1 | 0 | Clausura 2003 |
| Jersy Nay Ixcuintla | 1 | 0 | Apertura 2003 |
| Autlán | 1 | 0 | Apertura 2004 |
| Atlético Cuauhtémoc | 1 | 0 | Clausura 2005 |
| UNISON | 1 | 0 | Apertura 2006 |
| Atlético Comonfort | 1 | 0 | Apertura 2007 |
| Héroes de Caborca | 1 | 0 | 2008–09 |
| Patriotas de Córdoba | 1 | 0 | 2009–10 |
| Vaqueros Ixtlán | 1 | 0 | 2010–11 |
| Poblado Miguel Alemán | 1 | 0 | 2012–13 |
| Tuzos Pachuca | 1 | 0 | 2013–14 |
| Aguacateros CDU | 1 | 0 | 2014–15 |
| UdeG TDP | 1 | 0 | 2015–16 |
| Héroes de Zaci | 1 | 0 | 2018–19 |
| Fuertes de Fortín | 1 | 0 | 2020–21 |
| Mazorqueros | 1 | 0 | 2021–22 |
| Aguacateros de Peribán | 1 | 0 | 2022–23 |
| Texcoco | 1 | 0 | 2023–24 |
| Querétaro/UAQ | 0 | 3 | – |
| Potros Neza | 0 | 2 | – |
| Cruz Azul Xochimilco | 0 | 2 | – |
| Sporting Canamy | 0 | 2 | – |
| Tecnológico de Celaya | 0 | 1 | – |
| Iberia de Córdoba | 0 | 1 | – |
| La Piedad | 0 | 1 | – |
| Tapatío | 0 | 1 | – |
| Estudiantes de Querétaro | 0 | 1 | – |
| Torreón | 0 | 1 | – |
| Club Chrysler | 0 | 1 | – |
| Universidad Veracruzana | 0 | 1 | – |
| Río Blanco | 0 | 1 | – |
| UPAEP | 0 | 1 | – |
| Arroceros de Chetumal | 0 | 1 | – |
| Alianza | 0 | 1 | – |
| Grupo Yucatán | 0 | 1 | – |
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 0 | 1 | – |
| Gallos Rojos CDJ | 0 | 1 | – |
| Xalapa | 0 | 1 | – |
| Cruz Azul Oaxaca | 0 | 1 | – |
| Coacalco | 0 | 1 | – |
| Guasave | 0 | 1 | – |
| América Acoxpa | 0 | 1 | – |
| Tezonapa | 0 | 1 | – |
| Tuxtepec | 0 | 1 | – |
| Cacaoteros de Tabasco | 0 | 1 | – |
| América Zapata | 0 | 1 | – |
| Sufacen Tepic | 0 | 1 | – |
| Inter de Xalapa | 0 | 1 | – |
| Itzaes | 0 | 1 | – |
| Club Santos Córdoba | 0 | 1 | – |
| Club Calor | 0 | 1 | – |
| Jiquipilas Valle Verde | 0 | 1 | – |
| Cañoneros TDP | 0 | 1 | – |
| Club RC-1128 | 0 | 1 | – |
| Deportiva Venados | 0 | 1 | – |
| San Juan de Aragón | 0 | 1 | – |
See also
- Football in Mexico
- Mexican football league system
- Mexican Football Federation
- Liga MX
- Liga de Expansión MX
- Ascenso MX
- Liga Premier
- Copa Conecta
References
- "Zonificación y Calendarios para la Temporada 2024-2025". Liga TDP (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Temporada 2022-23. Reglamento de Competencia" (PDF). Liga TDP (in Spanish). 18 August 2022. pp. 8–12. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- "Temporada 2022-23. Reglamento de Competencia" (PDF). Liga TDP (in Spanish). 18 August 2022. pp. 12–13. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
External links
- Tercera División de México Official Website (in Spanish)
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