Promotion and Relegation Update: Liga MX to reintroduce system for 2026-27 season
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that Promotion and Relegation will be reintroduced in Liga MX for the 2026-27 season, denying the appeal from Expansion League clubs to bring it back a year earlier. Get all the details here!
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected the appeal from Expansion League clubs seeking to reinstate the system a year earlier
Introduction
In a significant development for Mexican football, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has officially announced that Promotion and Relegation will make a return to Liga MX starting from the 2026-27 season. This decision comes after a legal battle initiated by Expansion League clubs seeking to reinstate the system a year earlier.
Rejection of Appeal
The recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed that the appeal from Expansion League clubs to expedite the return of Promotion and Relegation for the upcoming season has been rejected. This means that the traditional system of promotion and relegation will be implemented in Liga MX as originally planned.
Impact on Mexican Football
The reintroduction of Promotion and Relegation in Liga MX is expected to have far-reaching implications for Mexican football. It will provide lower division teams with a pathway to compete at the highest level and will add an extra element of excitement and competitiveness to the league.
Looking Ahead
With the confirmation of Promotion and Relegation returning to Liga MX for the 2026-27 season, football fans can now look forward to a renewed sense of competition and opportunity within the league. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the new season approaches.
