Competition format of Peruvian Liga 1

In the Peruvian Liga 1, teams play against each other twice during the season - once at home and once away. Points are awarded for wins (3) and draws (1), determining the final league positions.

Teams finishing in 1st and 1st places qualify for Liga 1 (Play Offs), allowing them to test themselves at a higher tier.

Teams finishing in 1st and 2nd places qualify for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage), providing them with new competitive opportunities.

Teams finishing in 3rd and 4th places qualify for Copa Libertadores (Qualification), allowing them to test themselves at a higher tier.

Teams finishing in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th places qualify for Copa Sudamericana (Qualification), opening up new competitive horizons.

At the end of the season, the bottom 2 teams are relegated to Liga 2. They are replaced by promoted teams from that division.

Peruvian Liga 1 Top Scorers

In the Peruvian Liga 1 2026 season, E. Castillo leads the scoring charts with 16 goals for Alianza Lima . This includes 5 assists and 24 appearances.

Following closely, F. Callejo of Cusco has netted 15 goals (including 3 penalties) and provided 2 assists.

Rounding out the top three, C. Garcés (Cienciano) has scored 14 goals with 2 assists , maintaining an impressive average rating of 7.08 .

These statistics showcase the exceptional attacking talent in the Peruvian Liga 1, with the league's top scorers demonstrating both clinical finishing and creative playmaking abilities.