League
Season 2026
Primera División
Uruguay
Discover the excitement of the Primera División – Apertura, featuring thrilling matches, team statistics, and real-time updates for football fans in Uruguay.
CountryUruguay
SportFootball
Competition TypeLeague
Season2026
Teams16
Current StatusOngoing
League Overview
The Primera División – Apertura is one of the two main tournaments that comprise Uruguay's top-tier football league system, the Primera División. Established to enhance competitive balance and excitement in Uruguayan football, the Apertura division features a format where teams compete against one another in a round-robin style. This tournament is vital for clubs as it not only serves as a pathway to international competitions but also encapsulates the rich football culture of Uruguay. The league is known for its passionate fan bases and has a storied history that contributes significantly to the country's football identity.
Season Overview
The 2026 season of the Primera División – Apertura has been completed, commencing on February 6, 2026, and concluding on July 27, 2026. While the exact number of teams participating in this season remains undisclosed, the format typically involves teams playing each other, contributing to the overall standings that determine the champion of the Apertura. The season structure allows for intense competition and showcases the talents of various clubs throughout Uruguay.
Historical Context
The Primera División – Apertura has a long and rich history within Uruguayan football, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century. Over the years, several clubs have emerged as powerhouses, regularly competing for the title and representing Uruguay in international tournaments. The competition has seen various successful teams, contributing numerous domestic titles and memorable championships to the annals of football history. This tournament not only serves as a critical component of the league system but also reflects the evolution of football in Uruguay, showcasing its status as a hotbed of talent and passion for the sport.
Why Primera División – Apertura Matters
The Primera División – Apertura is crucial to Uruguay's football landscape, providing an arena for local clubs to demonstrate their talent and compete for glory. It fosters community spirit among fans and plays a significant role in shaping the future of football in the country, making it an essential part of Uruguay's sporting culture.
Upcoming Fixtures
Club NacionalAug 23, 2026 21:30
Progreso
WanderersAug 28, 2026 22:00
Central Espanol
Racing MontevideoAug 29, 2026 14:00Albion FC
JuventudAug 29, 2026 17:00
Deportivo Maldonado
Boston RiverAug 29, 2026 20:00
Cerro
Defensor SportingAug 29, 2026 23:00
Atletico TorqueProgresoAug 30, 2026 14:00
Danubio
PenarolAug 30, 2026 18:30Club Nacional
Cerro LargoAug 30, 2026 22:00
Liverpool MontevideoLatest Results
Danubio0 : 0Racing MontevideoDeportivo Maldonado0 : 0PenarolCerro Largo1 : 1Defensor SportingCentral Espanol0 : 1JuventudLiverpool Montevideo4 : 0CerroAlbion FC2 : 3Boston RiverPenarol2 : 1Central EspanolDefensor Sporting0 : 4Liverpool MontevideoProgreso0 : 2Deportivo MaldonadoWanderers1 : 1Cerro LargoRacing Montevideo2 : 0Club NacionalJuventud0 : 1Atletico TorqueCerro2 : 1Albion FCBoston River0 : 0DanubioDeportivo Maldonado2 : 2Racing MontevideoRounds
Apertura – 1
Albion FC1 : 2Liverpool MontevideoWanderers1 : 1Defensor SportingProgreso0 : 3Central EspanolPenarol3 : 1Atletico TorqueJuventud0 : 1Cerro LargoRacing Montevideo2 : 4Deportivo MaldonadoBoston River1 : 2Club NacionalCerro0 : 1DanubioApertura – 2
Cerro Largo1 : 2WanderersLiverpool Montevideo1 : 2Defensor SportingDeportivo Maldonado2 : 0ProgresoClub Nacional1 : 1Racing MontevideoDanubio2 : 0Boston RiverCentral Espanol2 : 1PenarolAlbion FC3 : 0CerroAtletico Torque2 : 2JuventudApertura – 3
Cerro1 : 1Liverpool MontevideoDefensor Sporting1 : 0Cerro LargoRacing Montevideo4 : 0DanubioBoston River0 : 0Albion FCProgreso0 : 1Club NacionalWanderers0 : 4Atletico TorqueJuventud0 : 1Central EspanolPenarol2 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoApertura – 4
Atletico Torque1 : 0Defensor SportingCerro1 : 1Boston RiverAlbion FC1 : 3Racing MontevideoDanubio2 : 2ProgresoCentral Espanol0 : 1WanderersLiverpool Montevideo2 : 0Cerro LargoClub Nacional0 : 1PenarolDeportivo Maldonado2 : 1JuventudApertura – 5
Wanderers0 : 0Deportivo MaldonadoProgreso2 : 2Albion FCPenarol1 : 1DanubioRacing Montevideo1 : 0CerroJuventud3 : 1Club NacionalDefensor Sporting0 : 0Central EspanolCerro Largo0 : 1Atletico TorqueBoston River0 : 1Liverpool MontevideoApertura – 6
Club Nacional2 : 0WanderersCerro0 : 1ProgresoBoston River0 : 1Racing MontevideoAlbion FC0 : 1PenarolCentral Espanol1 : 3Cerro LargoDeportivo Maldonado1 : 0Defensor SportingDanubio4 : 1JuventudLiverpool Montevideo0 : 0Atletico TorqueApertura – 7
Cerro Largo3 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoDefensor Sporting2 : 1Club NacionalRacing Montevideo1 : 0Liverpool MontevideoAtletico Torque2 : 1Central EspanolWanderers2 : 1DanubioPenarol3 : 1CerroJuventud0 : 1Albion FCProgreso0 : 1Boston RiverApertura – 8
Deportivo Maldonado1 : 0Atletico TorqueLiverpool Montevideo3 : 3Central EspanolClub Nacional3 : 0Cerro LargoAlbion FC2 : 1WanderersCerro1 : 0JuventudBoston River0 : 2PenarolRacing Montevideo1 : 1ProgresoDanubio0 : 0Defensor SportingApertura – 9
Wanderers3 : 0CerroAtletico Torque2 : 3Club NacionalPenarol1 : 2Racing MontevideoJuventud1 : 2Boston RiverCerro Largo2 : 0DanubioCentral Espanol2 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoProgreso3 : 3Liverpool MontevideoDefensor Sporting1 : 1Albion FCApertura – 10
Boston River4 : 1WanderersClub Nacional0 : 1Central EspanolRacing Montevideo2 : 1JuventudDanubio1 : 1Atletico TorqueProgreso0 : 2PenarolAlbion FC2 : 2Cerro LargoCerro1 : 0Defensor SportingLiverpool Montevideo0 : 2Deportivo MaldonadoApertura – 11
Cerro Largo1 : 1CerroAtletico Torque0 : 1Albion FCDefensor Sporting2 : 0Boston RiverDeportivo Maldonado4 : 2Club NacionalCentral Espanol2 : 2DanubioJuventud1 : 0ProgresoWanderers1 : 2Racing MontevideoPenarol0 : 2Liverpool MontevideoApertura – 12
Albion FC6 : 1Central EspanolProgreso2 : 1WanderersRacing Montevideo1 : 1Defensor SportingCerro1 : 1Atletico TorqueDanubio1 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoLiverpool Montevideo1 : 3Club NacionalBoston River1 : 0Cerro LargoPenarol2 : 2JuventudApertura – 13
Atletico Torque4 : 1Boston RiverJuventud1 : 1Liverpool MontevideoDeportivo Maldonado1 : 2Albion FCClub Nacional1 : 2DanubioCentral Espanol3 : 1CerroCerro Largo0 : 1Racing MontevideoWanderers1 : 0PenarolDefensor Sporting1 : 0ProgresoApertura – 14
Juventud2 : 1WanderersCerro0 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoLiverpool Montevideo3 : 0DanubioProgreso0 : 1Cerro LargoBoston River2 : 1Central EspanolRacing Montevideo1 : 1Atletico TorqueAlbion FC3 : 2Club NacionalPenarol1 : 1Defensor SportingApertura – 15
Wanderers1 : 0Liverpool MontevideoDanubio0 : 1Albion FCCentral Espanol2 : 0Racing MontevideoDefensor Sporting1 : 2JuventudAtletico Torque2 : 1ProgresoClub Nacional4 : 0CerroDeportivo Maldonado2 : 1Boston RiverCerro Largo2 : 3PenarolTorneo Intermedio – 1
Atletico Torque1 : 2Club NacionalBoston River4 : 1CerroJuventud2 : 0ProgresoPenarol2 : 1Liverpool MontevideoCentral Espanol2 : 1Defensor SportingRacing Montevideo1 : 0Cerro LargoAlbion FC0 : 0WanderersDeportivo Maldonado3 : 1DanubioTorneo Intermedio – 2
Liverpool Montevideo0 : 0Racing MontevideoProgreso1 : 2Atletico TorqueCerro Largo3 : 0Boston RiverClub Nacional1 : 0Albion FCCerro1 : 0Central EspanolWanderers1 : 1Deportivo MaldonadoDefensor Sporting0 : 2PenarolDanubio1 : 1JuventudTorneo Intermedio – 3
Cerro Largo2 : 0CerroRacing Montevideo0 : 0Defensor SportingDanubio1 : 2ProgresoAlbion FC1 : 2Atletico TorqueJuventud2 : 5WanderersDeportivo Maldonado3 : 0Club NacionalBoston River0 : 1Liverpool MontevideoPenarol0 : 1Central EspanolTorneo Intermedio – 4
Wanderers0 : 0DanubioCentral Espanol1 : 1Racing MontevideoAtletico Torque2 : 4Deportivo MaldonadoClub Nacional2 : 1JuventudProgreso1 : 2Albion FCCerro0 : 1PenarolDefensor Sporting1 : 1Boston RiverLiverpool Montevideo0 : 0Cerro LargoTorneo Intermedio – 5
Deportivo Maldonado1 : 1Albion FCJuventud1 : 3Atletico TorqueDanubio0 : 0Club NacionalWanderers2 : 0ProgresoLiverpool Montevideo1 : 2CerroBoston River0 : 0Central EspanolRacing Montevideo1 : 1PenarolCerro Largo1 : 1Defensor SportingTorneo Intermedio – 6
Albion FC0 : 1JuventudClub Nacional1 : 2WanderersProgreso1 : 0Deportivo MaldonadoPenarol3 : 0Boston RiverAtletico Torque1 : 0DanubioCentral Espanol0 : 1Cerro LargoDefensor Sporting1 : 2Liverpool MontevideoCerro1 : 0Racing MontevideoTorneo Intermedio – 7
Atletico Torque0 : 2WanderersAlbion FC2 : 2DanubioDeportivo Maldonado0 : 0JuventudPenarol3 : 0Cerro LargoRacing Montevideo1 : 0Boston RiverCentral Espanol0 : 0Liverpool MontevideoClub Nacional2 : 1ProgresoDefensor Sporting2 : 1CerroTorneo Intermedio – Final
Penarol5 : 1WanderersClausura – 1
Cerro Largo1 : 1JuventudCentral Espanol1 : 0ProgresoLiverpool Montevideo1 : 0Albion FCAtletico TorqueAug 8, 2026 21:30PenarolDanubio0 : 1CerroDefensor Sporting0 : 1WanderersClub Nacional1 : 2Boston RiverDeportivo Maldonado2 : 2Racing MontevideoClausura – 2
Boston River0 : 0DanubioCerro2 : 1Albion FCJuventud0 : 1Atletico TorqueRacing Montevideo2 : 0Club NacionalWanderers1 : 1Cerro LargoProgreso0 : 2Deportivo MaldonadoDefensor Sporting0 : 4Liverpool MontevideoPenarol2 : 1Central EspanolClausura – 3 Current
Albion FC2 : 3Boston RiverLiverpool Montevideo4 : 0CerroCentral Espanol0 : 1JuventudCerro Largo1 : 1Defensor SportingDeportivo Maldonado0 : 0PenarolDanubio0 : 0Racing MontevideoAtletico Torque1 : 0WanderersClub NacionalAug 23, 2026 21:30ProgresoClausura – 4
WanderersAug 28, 2026 22:00Central EspanolRacing MontevideoAug 29, 2026 14:00Albion FCJuventudAug 29, 2026 17:00Deportivo MaldonadoBoston RiverAug 29, 2026 20:00CerroDefensor SportingAug 29, 2026 23:00Atletico TorqueProgresoAug 30, 2026 14:00DanubioPenarolAug 30, 2026 18:30Club NacionalCerro LargoAug 30, 2026 22:00Liverpool MontevideoKnockout Bracket
Clausura – 4
Teams
Standings
Primera: Tabla Anual
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penarol | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 47 | DWWWD |
| 2 | Deportivo Maldonado | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 46 | DWDDL |
| 3 | Racing Montevideo | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 46 | DWDWL |
| 4 | Atletico Torque | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 41 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Wanderers | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 39 | LDWWW |
| 6 | Liverpool Montevideo | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 38 | WWWDW |
| 7 | Club Nacional | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 38 | WLLWL |
| 8 | Central Espanol | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 36 | LLWDL |
| 9 | Albion FC | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 34 | LLLDL |
| 10 | Cerro Largo | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 31 | DDDLW |
| 11 | Boston River | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 33 | -9 | 29 | WDWLL |
| 12 | Defensor Sporting | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 28 | DLLWL |
| 13 | Juventud | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 35 | -8 | 27 | WLDDW |
| 14 | Cerro | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 39 | -22 | 25 | LWWLW |
| 15 | Danubio | 25 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 24 | DDLDL |
| 16 | Progreso | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 38 | -20 | 16 | LLLLW |
Primera: Promedios
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penarol | 61 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 103 | 54 | 49 | 125 | DWWWD |
| 2 | Club Nacional | 62 | 36 | 12 | 14 | 112 | 66 | 46 | 117 | WLLWL |
| 3 | Deportivo Maldonado | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 46 | DWDDL |
| 4 | Liverpool Montevideo | 62 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 85 | 60 | 25 | 103 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Racing Montevideo | 62 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 70 | 57 | 13 | 99 | DWDWL |
| 6 | Atletico Torque | 61 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 93 | 79 | 14 | 90 | WWLWW |
| 7 | Defensor Sporting | 62 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 62 | 64 | -2 | 89 | DLLWL |
| 8 | Central Espanol | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 36 | LLWDL |
| 9 | Juventud | 62 | 25 | 13 | 24 | 72 | 74 | -2 | 88 | WLDDW |
| 10 | Albion FC | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 34 | LLLDL |
| 11 | Boston River | 62 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 74 | 72 | 2 | 84 | WDWLL |
| 12 | Cerro Largo | 62 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 67 | 68 | -1 | 80 | DDDLW |
| 13 | Cerro | 62 | 19 | 15 | 28 | 50 | 81 | -31 | 71 | LWWLW |
| 14 | Wanderers | 62 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 56 | 78 | -22 | 70 | LDWWW |
| 15 | Danubio | 62 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 63 | 72 | -9 | 67 | DDLDL |
| 16 | Progreso | 62 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 56 | 98 | -42 | 55 | LLLLW |
Primera: Torneo Intermedio
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penarol | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 16 | WWDWL |
| 2 | Cerro Largo | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 11 | LWDDW |
| 3 | Racing Montevideo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | WLDDD |
| 4 | Liverpool Montevideo | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | DWLDW |
| 5 | Central Espanol | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 | DLDDW |
| 6 | Cerro | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 9 | LWWLL |
| 7 | Defensor Sporting | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 6 | WLDDD |
| 8 | Boston River | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5 | LLDDL |
| 1 | Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 15 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Club Nacional | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | WLDWL |
| 3 | Deportivo Maldonado | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | DLDWW |
| 4 | Atletico Torque | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 5 | Juventud | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | DWLDL |
| 6 | Albion FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | DLDWL |
| 7 | Progreso | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 6 | LWLLW |
| 8 | Danubio | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 | DLDDD |
Primera: Apertura
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racing Montevideo | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 31 | LDWDW |
| 2 | Deportivo Maldonado | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 29 | WWLDW |
| 3 | Albion FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 28 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Penarol | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 27 | WDLDL |
| 5 | Central Espanol | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 24 | WLWLD |
| 6 | Atletico Torque | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 23 | WDWDL |
| 7 | Club Nacional | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 22 | WLLWL |
| 8 | Defensor Sporting | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 21 | LDWDW |
| 9 | Liverpool Montevideo | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 20 | LWDLW |
| 10 | Wanderers | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 20 | WLWLL |
| 11 | Danubio | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 18 | LLWDD |
| 12 | Cerro Largo | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 17 | LWLLD |
| 13 | Boston River | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 17 | LWLWL |
| 14 | Juventud | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 15 | WWDDW |
| 15 | Progreso | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 10 | LLLWL |
| 16 | Cerro | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 24 | -16 | 10 | LLLDD |
Primera: Clausura
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool Montevideo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Boston River | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | WDW |
| 3 | Atletico Torque | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | WW |
| 4 | Cerro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | LWW |
| 5 | Racing Montevideo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | DWD |
| 6 | Deportivo Maldonado | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | DWD |
| 7 | Penarol | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | DW |
| 8 | Juventud | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WLD |
| 9 | Wanderers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 | LDW |
| 10 | Cerro Largo | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | DDD |
| 11 | Central Espanol | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 12 | Club Nacional | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | WLL |
| 13 | Danubio | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DDL |
| 14 | Defensor Sporting | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 | DLL |
| 15 | Albion FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 | LLL |
| 16 | Progreso | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
15Matches Played
33Goals
16Teams
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