The 2025 Chilean Primera División, known as Liga de Primera Itaú 2025 for sponsorship purposes,[1] is the 95th season of the Chilean Primera División, Chile's top-flight football league. The season began on 14 February and is scheduled to end on 7 December 2025.[2][3]
Colo-Colo are the defending champions.
Teams
Santiago
Locations of the 2025 Chilean Primera División teams.
Locations of the 2025 Chilean Primera División teams – Santiago.
16 teams take part in the league in this season: the top 14 teams from the 2024 tournament, plus the 2024 Primera B champions Deportes La Serena and Deportes Limache, winners of the promotion play-offs. La Serena secured promotion to the top tier after two years on 29 September 2024, winning the Primera B tournament with a 1–0 win over Deportes Recoleta.[4] Meanwhile, Deportes Limache achieved a first-ever promotion to Primera División on 7 December 2024, after defeating Rangers on penalties in the promotion play-offs finals.[5] The promoted teams replaced Cobreloa and Deportes Copiapó, who were relegated to Primera B at the end of the 2024 season.
Stadia and locations
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audax Italiano | Santiago (La Florida) | Bicentenario de La Florida | 12,000 |
| Cobresal | El Salvador | El Cobre | 12,000 |
| Colo-Colo | Santiago (Macul) | Monumental David Arellano | 47,347 |
| Coquimbo Unido | Coquimbo | Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso | 18,750 |
| Deportes Iquique | Iquique | Tierra de Campeones | 13,171 |
| Deportes La Serena | La Serena | La Portada | 18,243 |
| Deportes Limache | Limache | Nicolás Chahuán Nazar[i] | 9,200 |
| Everton | Viña del Mar | Sausalito | 22,360 |
| Huachipato | Talcahuano | Huachipato-CAP Acero | 10,500 |
| Ñublense | Chillán | Nelson Oyarzún Arenas | 12,000 |
| O'Higgins | Rancagua | El Teniente[ii] | 13,849 |
| Palestino | Santiago (La Cisterna) | Municipal de La Cisterna | 8,000 |
| Unión Española | Santiago (Independencia) | Santa Laura-Universidad SEK | 19,000 |
| Unión La Calera | La Calera | Nicolás Chahuán Nazar | 9,200 |
| Universidad Católica | Santiago (Las Condes) | Claro Arena[iii] | 20,000 |
| Universidad de Chile | Santiago (Ñuñoa) | Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos | 48,665 |
- Notes
- ^ Deportes Limache play their home matches at Estadio Municipal Nicolás Chahuán Nazar in La Calera since their regular stadium Estadio Gustavo Ocaranza in Limache does not meet ANFP requirements.
- ^ O'Higgins will play most of their home matches in this season at Estadio Municipal Jorge Silva Valenzuela in San Fernando since Estadio El Teniente will be refurbished to host the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[6]
- ^ Universidad Católica play their home matches at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK in Santiago since Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo is closed for remodeling works.[7]
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Main shirt sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audax Italiano |  Juan José Ribera
|
Macron | Traverso |
| Cobresal | Gustavo Huerta
|
KS7 | Pullman Bus |
| Colo-Colo |  Jorge Almirón
|
Adidas | JugaBet |
| Coquimbo Unido | Esteban González
|
Capelli Sport | RojaBet |
| Deportes Iquique | Miguel Ramírez
|
Rete | Collahuasi |
| Deportes La Serena | Erwin Durán
|
Fiume | Tonybet |
| Deportes Limache | Víctor Rivero
|
Claus-7 | Pin-Up Casino, Transportes CVU |
| Everton |  Gustavo Leal
|
Charly | Terrawind |
| Huachipato | Jaime García
|
Marathon | |
| Ñublense | Francisco Arrué
|
Capelli Sport | Stake |
| O'Higgins | Francisco Meneghini
|
Joma | |
| Palestino | Lucas Bovaglio
|
Capelli Sport | Bank of Palestine |
| Unión Española | José Luis Sierra
|
Reebok | Universidad SEK |
| Unión La Calera | Walter Lemma
|
Givova | GWM, Suzuval |
| Universidad Católica | Tiago Nunes
|
Puma | BICE |
| Universidad de Chile | Gustavo Álvarez
|
Adidas | JugaBet |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Higgins | Víctor Fuentes
|
Return to the youth setup | 10 November 2024 | Pre-season | Francisco Meneghini
|
23 November 2024[8] |
| Huachipato |  Igor Oca
|
End of contract | 14 November 2024[9] | Jaime García
|
20 November 2024[10] | |
| Ñublense | Mario Salas
|
20 November 2024[11] | Francisco Arrué
|
11 December 2024[12] | ||
| Everton | Esteban Solari
|
Sacked | 26 November 2024[13] | Gustavo Leal
|
13 December 2024[14] |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad de Chile | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 6 | Qualification for Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 2 | Palestino | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Coquimbo Unido | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 6 | Qualification for Copa Libertadores second stage |
| 4 | Huachipato | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 | Qualification for Copa Sudamericana first stage |
| 5 | O'Higgins | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | |
| 6 | Unión La Calera | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 7 | Cobresal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Colo-Colo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3[a] | |
| 9 | Universidad Católica | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3[a] | |
| 10 | Audax Italiano | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | Deportes Limache | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 12 | Everton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1 | |
| 13 | Ñublense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 1 | |
| 14 | Deportes La Serena | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 0 | |
| 15 | Deportes Iquique | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 | Relegation to Primera B |
| 16 | Unión Española | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2025. Source: Campeonato Chileno, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game (only if needed to decide championship between two teams), 3) Goal difference, 4) Matches won, 5) Goals for, 6) Away goals for, 7) Red cards, 8) Yellow cards, 9) Drawing of lots.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game (only if needed to decide championship between two teams), 3) Goal difference, 4) Matches won, 5) Goals for, 6) Away goals for, 7) Red cards, 8) Yellow cards, 9) Drawing of lots.
Notes:
Results
Top scorers
- As of 24 February 2025
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Abrigo
|
Palestino | 3 |
| 2 | Lionel Altamirano
|
Huachipato | 2 |
| Lucas Di Yorio
|
Universidad de Chile | ||
| Nicolás Guerra
|
Universidad de Chile | ||
| Nicolás Johansen
|
Coquimbo Unido | ||
| Clemente Montes
|
Universidad Católica |
Source: Soccerway
See also
References
- ^ "Una nueva era: El Campeonato Nacional del fútbol chileno cambia de nombre y logo para el 2025" [A new era: the Chilean football's Campeonato Nacional changes name and logo for 2025] (in Spanish). RedGol. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Calendario del fútbol chileno: ¿cuándo comenzaría el Campeonato Nacional 2025?" [Chilean football's calendar: when would the 2025 Campeonato Nacional start?] (in Spanish). ADN Radio. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "¡Hay Fixture del Campeonato Itaú 2025!" [There is the 2025 Campeonato Itaú's Fixture!] (in Spanish). ANFP. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Fiesta en La Portada: Deportes La Serena vence a Recoleta, grita campeón y logra su ascenso a Primera División" [Party at La Portada: Deportes La Serena beat Recoleta, shout champion, and clinch their promotion to Primera División] (in Spanish). ADN Radio. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Limache y un ascenso histórico a la Primera División en una final inolvidable con Rangers" [Limache and a historical promotion to Primera División in an unforgettable final against Rangers] (in Spanish). Al Aire Libre. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "El humilde estadio donde O'Higgins jugará en el 2025 por remodelaciones en El Teniente" [The humble stadium where O'Higgins will play in 2025 for remodeling works at El Teniente] (in Spanish). RedGol. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "La U y la UC aseguran la localía en el estadio Santa Laura para la temporada 2023" [The U and UC secure Santa Laura stadium as their home venue for the 2023 season] (in Spanish). La Tercera. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "O'Higgins oficializó a Francisco Meneghini como su nuevo técnico" [O'Higgins turned Francisco Meneghini official as their new manager] (in Spanish). Radio Cooperativa. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Huachipato anunció la salida del entrenador Igor Oca" [Huachipato announced the exit of coach Igor Oca] (in Spanish). Radio Cooperativa. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Jaime García fue presentado como DT de Huachipato y ya hizo sus primeras promesas: "Lo haremos increíble"" [Jaime García was presented as manager of Huachipato and already made his first promises: "We will do amazing"] (in Spanish). En Cancha. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Pese a clasificar a Copa Libertadores: se acabó el ciclo de Mario Salas en Ñublense" [Despite qualifying for the Copa Libertadores: Mario Salas's cycle at Ñublense ended] (in Spanish). En Cancha. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Ñublense anunció a Francisco Arrué como su nuevo entrenador" [Ñublense announced Francisco Arrué as their new manager] (in Spanish). Radio Cooperativa. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Everton se queda sin DT: Esteban Solari no continúa en Viña del Mar pese a clasificar a la Copa Sudamericana" [Everton end up without a manager: Esteban Solari does not continue in Viña del Mar despite qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana] (in Spanish). La Tercera. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Everton oficializó al brasileño Gustavo Leal como su nuevo técnico" [Everton made the Brazilian Gustavo Leal official as their new manager] (in Spanish). Radio Cooperativa. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
External links
- Primera División on ANFP's website (in Spanish)
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