A New Format for the Top Women’s League
The Liga MX Femenil has officially become the Liga Femenil BBVA, marking a sponsorship-driven rebrand that aligns the competition with its new financial partner.
Under the rebrand, the 18 clubs will be divided into two conferences of nine teams each, with the composition determined by a combination of Elo rankings and geographical proximity, aiming to reduce travel burdens and foster regional rivalries.
Each conference will run its own Apertura and Clausura cycles, and clubs will meet every opponent within their own conference once per season, while also playing six matches against teams from the opposite group, creating a balanced double‑round‑robin feel.
At the end of each campaign, the top four sides from both conferences advance to a knockout playoff, a format that promises heightened drama in the latter stages of the tournament.
The 2026‑27 season is slated to kick off on July 31, and the league will see Mazatlán replaced by Atlante, a move that reshapes the geographical spread of participants.
Defending champions Club América enter the new season with momentum, while French forward Eugénie Le Sommer and Mexican striker Diana Ordóñez topped the Clausura scoring charts with 18 goals apiece, underscoring the competitive balance.