Playoffs
Primera B · 2026Final
Standings
Primera B · 2026Current Primera B 2026 standings with 16 teams. Internacional Palmira leads the table with 56 points after 30 matches, followed by Real Cartagena on 54 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.
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| Team1Internacional Palmira | Played30 | Won16 | Drawn8 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against39:27 | Goal Diff+12 | Points56 | Form WWLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Real Cartagena | Played32 | Won15 | Drawn9 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against50:35 | Goal Diff+15 | Points54 | Form DLWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Envigado | Played31 | Won14 | Drawn9 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against40:28 | Goal Diff+12 | Points51 | Form DDDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Quindio | Played30 | Won14 | Drawn9 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against31:21 | Goal Diff+10 | Points51 | Form LLDDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team5Union Magdalena | Played29 | Won14 | Drawn6 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against40:28 | Goal Diff+12 | Points48 | Form WLLWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team6Tigres FC | Played30 | Won11 | Drawn8 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against30:25 | Goal Diff+5 | Points41 | Form WDWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team7Bogota FC | Played30 | Won9 | Drawn10 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against25:31 | Goal Diff-6 | Points37 | Form WDLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team8Ind. Yumbo | Played24 | Won9 | Drawn9 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against23:17 | Goal Diff+6 | Points36 | Form LWDWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team9Patriotas | Played24 | Won9 | Drawn7 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against29:29 | Goal Diff0 | Points34 | Form LWWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team10Barranquilla | Played30 | Won9 | Drawn7 | Lost14 | Goals For:Goals Against36:41 | Goal Diff-5 | Points34 | Form LLLWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team11Real Cundinamarca | Played24 | Won7 | Drawn9 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against30:28 | Goal Diff+2 | Points30 | Form WWWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team12Orsomarso | Played23 | Won6 | Drawn8 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against17:23 | Goal Diff-6 | Points26 | Form DLLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team13Popayan | Played23 | Won5 | Drawn9 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against25:30 | Goal Diff-5 | Points24 | Form WWDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team14Depor FC | Played24 | Won5 | Drawn8 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against24:35 | Goal Diff-11 | Points23 | Form LWWWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team15Leones FC | Played24 | Won4 | Drawn7 | Lost13 | Goals For:Goals Against15:39 | Goal Diff-24 | Points19 | Form LDLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team16Real Santander | Played24 | Won3 | Drawn9 | Lost12 | Goals For:Goals Against20:37 | Goal Diff-17 | Points18 | Form DLDWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team1Internacional Palmira | Played15 | Won12 | Drawn2 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against29:13 | Goal Diff+16 | Points38 | Form WWWWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Union Magdalena | Played15 | Won10 | Drawn2 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against27:15 | Goal Diff+12 | Points32 | Form WLWWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Quindio | Played15 | Won9 | Drawn4 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against20:10 | Goal Diff+10 | Points31 | Form WWLDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Envigado | Played15 | Won9 | Drawn2 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against24:14 | Goal Diff+10 | Points29 | Form WWLWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team5Real Cartagena | Played15 | Won7 | Drawn5 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against23:15 | Goal Diff+8 | Points26 | Form LLWDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team6Bogota FC | Played15 | Won6 | Drawn5 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against16:14 | Goal Diff+2 | Points23 | Form WWDWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team7Barranquilla | Played15 | Won6 | Drawn2 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against21:20 | Goal Diff+1 | Points20 | Form WLWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team8Tigres FC | Played15 | Won5 | Drawn5 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against15:14 | Goal Diff+1 | Points20 | Form LWWLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team9Ind. Yumbo | Played15 | Won4 | Drawn7 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against13:14 | Goal Diff-1 | Points19 | Form DDLWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team10Orsomarso | Played15 | Won4 | Drawn5 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against13:17 | Goal Diff-4 | Points17 | Form DLLDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team11Patriotas | Played15 | Won4 | Drawn5 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against13:17 | Goal Diff-4 | Points17 | Form LWWLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team12Popayan | Played15 | Won2 | Drawn7 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against15:20 | Goal Diff-5 | Points13 | Form LDDDD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team13Real Cundinamarca | Played15 | Won2 | Drawn7 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against14:19 | Goal Diff-5 | Points13 | Form DLDLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team14Leones FC | Played15 | Won2 | Drawn4 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against8:24 | Goal Diff-16 | Points10 | Form DWLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team15Depor FC | Played15 | Won1 | Drawn6 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against12:23 | Goal Diff-11 | Points9 | Form LLLDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team16Real Santander | Played15 | Won1 | Drawn4 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against9:23 | Goal Diff-14 | Points7 | Form LLLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primera B: Apertura - Quadrangular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team1Envigado | Played6 | Won3 | Drawn2 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against6:3 | Goal Diff+3 | Points11 | Form WWDDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Quindio | Played6 | Won3 | Drawn1 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against4:3 | Goal Diff+1 | Points10 | Form LLWWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Internacional Palmira | Played6 | Won1 | Drawn4 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against3:3 | Goal Diff0 | Points7 | Form DWDDD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Tigres FC | Played6 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against4:8 | Goal Diff-4 | Points4 | Form DLLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team1Real Cartagena | Played6 | Won4 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against8:6 | Goal Diff+2 | Points13 | Form WWLWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Union Magdalena | Played6 | Won2 | Drawn3 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against8:4 | Goal Diff+4 | Points9 | Form DDWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Barranquilla | Played6 | Won1 | Drawn3 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against5:6 | Goal Diff-1 | Points6 | Form LDDWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Bogota FC | Played6 | Won0 | Drawn3 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against3:8 | Goal Diff-5 | Points3 | Form DLDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primera B: Clausura | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team1Tigres FC | Played9 | Won5 | Drawn2 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against11:3 | Goal Diff+8 | Points17 | Form WDWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Real Cundinamarca | Played9 | Won5 | Drawn2 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against16:9 | Goal Diff+7 | Points17 | Form WWWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Ind. Yumbo | Played9 | Won5 | Drawn2 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against10:3 | Goal Diff+7 | Points17 | Form LWDWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Patriotas | Played9 | Won5 | Drawn2 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against16:12 | Goal Diff+4 | Points17 | Form LWWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team5Real Cartagena | Played9 | Won4 | Drawn2 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against16:10 | Goal Diff+6 | Points14 | Form DLWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team6Depor FC | Played9 | Won4 | Drawn2 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against12:12 | Goal Diff0 | Points14 | Form LWWWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team7Popayan | Played8 | Won3 | Drawn2 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against10:10 | Goal Diff0 | Points11 | Form WWDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team8Real Santander | Played9 | Won2 | Drawn5 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against11:14 | Goal Diff-3 | Points11 | Form DLDWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team9Bogota FC | Played9 | Won3 | Drawn2 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against6:9 | Goal Diff-3 | Points11 | Form WDLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team10Internacional Palmira | Played9 | Won3 | Drawn2 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against7:11 | Goal Diff-4 | Points11 | Form WWLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team11Quindio | Played9 | Won2 | Drawn4 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against7:8 | Goal Diff-1 | Points10 | Form LLDDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team12Orsomarso | Played8 | Won2 | Drawn3 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against4:6 | Goal Diff-2 | Points9 | Form DLLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team13Leones FC | Played9 | Won2 | Drawn3 | Lost4 | Goals For:Goals Against7:15 | Goal Diff-8 | Points9 | Form LDLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team14Barranquilla | Played9 | Won2 | Drawn2 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against10:15 | Goal Diff-5 | Points8 | Form LLLWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team15Envigado | Played8 | Won1 | Drawn4 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against6:8 | Goal Diff-2 | Points7 | Form DDDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team16Union Magdalena | Played8 | Won2 | Drawn1 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against5:9 | Goal Diff-4 | Points7 | Form WLLWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Team Stats
Side-by-side performance comparison of all 16 teams in the Primera B. Internacional Palmira leads with 16 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.
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Teams
Primera BAll 16 teams competing in the Primera B 2026 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.
Past Seasons
Primera BBrowse 11 archived seasons of the Primera B, from 2016 to 2026. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.
History
The Categoría Primera B was established in 1991 under the name Copa Concasa to create a structured second division for ambitious professional clubs in Colombia. Originally beginning with 10 teams, the league expanded significantly throughout the 1990s and 2000s to accommodate the growing number of professional clubs seeking top-flight status. The competition was rebranded as Categoría Primera B in the early 2000s, reflecting its formal position in the Colombian football pyramid below the Liga DIMAYOR. Over three decades, the league has evolved into a highly competitive and well-organized division, producing numerous successful clubs that have climbed to the top tier. The format has been refined multiple times, with the current structure featuring a single-season championship followed by promotion playoffs, ensuring both sporting merit and competitive balance.
- 1991 — Copa Concasa established as Colombia's structured second division
- 2000s — League rebranded as Categoría Primera B and formalized in the football pyramid
- 2016 — Tigres FC and América de Cali promoted from Primera B, marking a significant year for the division
- 2023 — Patriotas Boyacá claimed the Apertura title with a dramatic playoff victory
- 2025 — Jaguares de Córdoba emerged as dominant force with 97 points in the season
Competition Format
The Categoría Primera B operates as a single round-robin tournament where all 16 teams play each other twice—once at home and once away—for a total of 30 matches per club. The champion is determined by the highest points total at the end of the regular season, with teams earning three points for a win and one for a draw. The league's primary innovation is its playoff system: the title winner gains automatic promotion to Liga DIMAYOR, while the second promotion spot is contested in a playoff tournament involving the second and third-placed finishers. This dual pathway ensures both regular-season consistency and competitive drama in the final stages, making the Primera B one of South America's most intense second-tier competitions.
Records
The 2025 season set a new competitive standard with Jaguares de Córdoba accumulating 97 points over 46 matches, the highest total in recent Primera B history.
Analysis
Current Season Analysis
Jaguares de Córdoba have established themselves as the dominant force in the 2025 Categoría Primera B season, accumulating an impressive 97 points from 46 matches with a record of 29 wins, 10 draws, and just 7 defeats. Their goal difference of +38 reflects their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the campaign. The club's consistency has set a new competitive benchmark for the division, with their points total representing the highest achieved in recent Primera B history. Trailing by 11 points, Cúcuta Deportivo occupies second place with 86 points and a respectable 25-11-10 record, keeping themselves firmly in contention for a playoff promotion spot.
The title race has effectively become a two-horse contest between the top three finishers. Patriotas Boyacá, the three-time champions of the Primera B, find themselves in third place with 86 points—level on points with Cúcuta but differentiated by goal difference (+18 vs +22). Despite their historical pedigree and championship experience, Patriotas have struggled to mount a serious challenge to Jaguares' dominance this season. Real Soacha occupy fourth position with 79 points and a +25 goal difference, demonstrating impressive attacking football but falling short of the top three's consistency.
The relegation picture is non-existent in the Primera B, as the league operates without a direct relegation mechanism; however, teams finishing lower struggle to maintain competitive status for future seasons. Huila round out the top five with 74 points from 44 matches, while the middle-table clubs like Internacional Palmira (68 points) and Real Cartagena (67 points) represent the competitive depth of Colombian football's second tier. The standout performer of the season has undoubtedly been Jaguares de Córdoba, whose 63% win rate and clinical finishing (75 goals in 46 matches) have made them the overwhelming favorites for automatic promotion.
An unexpected storyline has emerged with Real Cartagena's exceptional goal-scoring ability—they have netted 71 goals across their 44 matches, the second-highest total in the division despite ranking seventh in points. This suggests their defensive vulnerabilities have cost them dearly, conceding 50 goals. Conversely, Jaguares' defensive discipline (37 goals conceded) combined with their attacking threat makes them formidable opponents. The playoff race for the second promotion spot between Cúcuta and Patriotas promises to be intensely competitive, with both clubs possessing the quality and experience to secure the additional promotion berth.
League Structure and Competitive Dynamics
The Categoría Primera B serves as the essential bridge between aspiring professional clubs and the top-flight Liga DIMAYOR. With 16 teams competing in a balanced single-season format, the division provides consistent matchups that allow clubs to build momentum and demonstrate their quality over extended periods. The playoff system—awarding automatic promotion to the champion while reserving the second spot for a playoff competition—creates a compelling narrative where both regular-season performance and knockout-stage form matter equally. This structure has proven successful in identifying genuinely competitive clubs worthy of top-flight promotion while maintaining the integrity of the championship race.
Historical Significance and Development
Since its establishment in 1991, the Categoría Primera B has evolved from a nascent competition into one of South America's most organized and competitive second divisions. The league's transformation reflects broader developments in Colombian football, including professionalization of club structures, improved infrastructure, and increased investment in developing young talent. Clubs like Patriotas Boyacá—founded in 2003 by former Boyacá governor Miguel Ángel Bermúdez—have used the Primera B as a launching pad to establish themselves as legitimate top-flight contenders, winning multiple titles and establishing consistent presence in the Colombian football hierarchy.
The success of promoted clubs from the Primera B has validated the league's competitive standard. Tigres FC and América de Cali, both promoted in 2016, demonstrated that Primera B champions possess the quality to compete effectively in the top division. This track record has made the league attractive to investors and talented players seeking either to establish themselves professionally or to climb the pyramid toward top-flight opportunities. The current season's competitive intensity—exemplified by Jaguares' record-breaking points total and the tight battles for promotion—underscores the division's importance in Colombian football's ecosystem.
Technical Analysis and Performance Metrics
The 2025 season reveals important insights into modern Colombian football tactics and club development. Jaguares de Córdoba's success derives from a balanced approach combining attacking efficiency (1.63 goals per match) with defensive discipline (0.80 goals conceded per match). Their 63% win rate significantly exceeds the division average, suggesting superior squad depth, tactical flexibility, and match execution. The 38-goal margin represents the kind of dominant performance typically associated with championship-winning campaigns in established European second divisions.
Real Cartagena's anomalous goal-scoring output (1.61 goals per match) without corresponding points accumulation suggests tactical vulnerabilities, possibly related to defensive organization or goalkeeper performance. This pattern is instructive for clubs in the Primera B, highlighting that offensive prowess alone cannot guarantee success—defensive stability and match discipline remain fundamental. Cúcuta Deportivo's balanced record (1.43 goals for, 0.98 against) reflects a more pragmatic approach that has yielded consistent results and a strong position for playoff qualification.
The competitive depth of the division is evident in the relatively small point differentials between positions 2-7, where just 19 points separate second place from seventh. This clustering indicates that while Jaguares have separated themselves, the remaining promotion spot and the broader competitive hierarchy remain genuinely contested, creating the kind of uncertainty that defines compelling second-tier football.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams compete in the Colombian Primera B?
The Categoría Primera B features 16 professional clubs competing in a single-season format with 30 matches per team across the regular season.
How does promotion from Primera B to Liga DIMAYOR work?
The champion of the Categoría Primera B is automatically promoted to the top division. The second promotion spot is determined through playoffs involving the second and third-placed finishers.
Who has won the most titles in the Categoría Primera B?
Patriotas Boyacá holds the record with three championships in the league's history, including their most recent Apertura title in 2023.
What is the points system in the Colombian Primera B?
Teams earn three points for a win and one point for a draw. The league champion is determined by the highest total points after 30 matches in the regular season.
When was the Categoría Primera B established?
The league was founded in 1991 under the name Copa Concasa and was later rebranded as Categoría Primera B in the early 2000s.
Is there a playoff system in the Primera B?
Yes, the First-place finisher is automatically promoted, while the second promotion spot is contested through a playoff involving the second and third-placed teams.
API data: 24 Sept 2026 · Content updated: 3 Dec 2025