football to more people throughout the country. Primera Division clubs The following 12 teams are competing in the 2022–23 Primera División season. Sponsorship ON January 2023, league president Pedro David Hernández announced Instituto Nacional de los Deportes de El Salvador INDES as the official sponsor, with the goal of modernizing the league's image. The contract was signed for seven years worth estimated 9 million dollars Since 2021, Pioneer Deportes has been the official match ball manufacturer. In 2021, the contract was extended for three years concluding until 2024. Team presidents Important matches FAS vs Águila "Clásico Nacional" FAS vs Isidro Metapán "Derbi Santaneco" Águila vs Firpo "Derbi de Oriente" Alianza vs Atlético Marte "Derbi Capitalino" FAS vs Firpo "Clasico de los 90s" Dragón vs Águila " Derbi Migueleño" Jocoro vs Fuerte San Francisco " Derbi Morazeño" Municipal Limeño vs Pasaquina " Derbi Cuchero" International broadcasters Centro y Norte America (CNA) Champions Teams in bold are currently participating in La Liga Mayor. (#) – Current Primera Division Champion (†) – Defunct national team Former teams Player records (Liga Mayor de Futbol) Statistics below are for all-time leaders who are still playing. Statistics are for regular season only. Short Tournament (1926–1946) Three regional champions, faced each other in the national championship. Each team represented a different section of the country (West zone, Central zone, East zone). * – There was no national championship held during this year, only regional championships. These championships are now often considered national titles. League System (1947–1997) ** – No national championship was held during these years Apertura/Clausura format (1999–present) (*) The first winner of the shorter tournament has been deemed "Champion Cup", and the next, that of the Clausura 1999, as "champions". The First Division of El Salvador has not changed that status competition. (^) Season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once Deportivo were originally given the championship after leading the competition after 11 rounds, but the title was later retracted. Professional Football locally Salvadoran Personnel Current Board of Directors Management References External links La Prensa Grafica coverage El Grafico League coverage Salvadoran clubs kit info Largest wins in Salvadoran football History article El Salvador – List of Champions, RSSSF.com 1 El Salvador Sports leagues established in 1969 1969 establishments in El Salvador