Primera División, also known as Uruguayan Primera División, is a professional football league in Uruguay for men. There are overall 16 teams that compete for the title every year between February and December. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Primera División table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2022 season, among the most popular teams in Primera División for online searches are Peñarol, Club Nacional de Football, Liverpool URU. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Uruguay.
Competition format of Primera División
The teams are placed in 9 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 3 teams are relegated to the Segunda División. Each team plays overall 250 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 2 teams qualify for the Copa Libertadores main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for Copa Libertadores Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 4 teams qualify for Copa Sudamericana tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Primera Division 2021 season was Gonzalo Bergessio with 12 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2022 is 2.14 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Peñarol with the total capacity of 40,000.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for Primera División are Tenfield, GOL TV. The organization that is in charge of the league is Uruguayan Football Association.
Top 6 important questions about Primera División
#1 Which team is the current titleholder in Primera División?
The current titleholder in Primera División is Peñarol.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in Primera División?
Overall 39 rounds are played in Primera División each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in Primera División in 2022?
The average number of goals in Primera División is 2.14 per game in 2022.
#4 Is there a playoff round in Primera División after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Primera División.
#5 When does the Primera División start and when does it finish?
The Primera División usually starts in February and ends in December.
#6 How many groups are there in Primera División competition?
The teams in Primera División are placed in 9 groups.
