Liga Premier B is a professional association football league in Mexico, part of the Liga Premier as the tertiary subdivision in the third level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Liga de Nuevos Talentos (2008–2017) and Liga Premier Serie B (2017–2026). The league is contested by 10 clubs with less infrastucture, the champions are decided by a final knockout phase and aspire to participate in Premier A, if they meet all infrastucture and economic stability requirements. From 2008 to 2026, it was the secondary subdivision of the Liga Premier.
The league has held 30 editions. The inaugural edition was the Apertura 2008 tournament, with UA de Hidalgo crowned as the first champions.
Twenty-one clubs have won the title at least once. Correcaminos B and Aguacateros CDU are the most successful clubs with three titles each, UA de Hidalgo, Académicos, Santiago and Yalmakán with two titles each.
History The Liga de Nuevos Talentos was created in the second half of 2008 for developing clubs with less infrastucture in the Segunda División, with the participation and approval of the owners of the clubs of the Second and Third Division.
In 2017, the subdivision was rebranded as Liga Premier Serie B. In 2026, it was renamed Premier B and becoming in the tertiary subdivision of the league, after the creation of the Primera Premier as the new major subdivision.
Stadiums and locations 2026–27 season The 2026–27 Liga Premier B season has the following 10 participating clubs.
ClubManagerCityStadiumCapacityAtlético Celaya B Nicolás TrejoCelayaMiguel Alemán Valdés23,182Atlético Hidalgo Ángel MejiaAtitalaquiaMunicipal de Atitalaquía3,000Ayense Conrado CastilloAyotlánChino Rivas3,500Cruz Azul Lagunas Alexis LópezLagunasDeportivo La Laguna2,000Gorilas Everaldo BeginesLeónInstituto Oviedo Náutico800Héroes de Zaci B Pablo RoblesNezahualcóyotlMetropolitano1,800Huracanes Izcalli Arturo VicheMexico CityMomoxco3,500Internacional Laguna Miguel Ángel VargasGómez PalacioUnidad Deportiva Francisco Gómez Palacio4,000Irapuato B Víctor MendozaIrapuatoSergio León Chávez25,000 Alejandro RomeroSan Juan Bautista TuxtepecGustavo Pacheco Villaseñor15,000
On hiatus ClubManagerCityStadiumCapacity Edgar TolentinoUruapanUnidad Deportiva Hermanos López Rayón5,000Caja Oblatos Ángel MonaresTonaláUnidad Deportiva Revolución Mexicana3,000Poza Rica Alberto SeguraPoza RicaHeriberto Jara Corona10,000
Performances RankingClubTitlesWinning years1Correcaminos B31, Ape–2015, Ape–2016Aguacateros CDU30Ape–2021, Cla–2022, 2023–243UA de Hidalgo21Ape–2008, Bic–2010Académicos/Atlas B21Cla–2012, Ape–2012Santiago20Ape–2024, Cla–2025Yalmakán20Cla–2017, Ape–20177América Coapa12Cla–2009Calor12Ape–2022Alebrijes B12Cla–2023Alacranes de Durango11Cla–2013Pioneros de Cancún11Ape–2013Selva Cañera11Cla–2014Real Zamora11Cla–2016Artesanos Metepec112025–26Cachorros UANL10Ind–2010Cachorros de León10Rev–2011Estudiantes Tecos B10Ape–2011Mineros de Fresnillo10Ape–2014Sahuayo10Cla–2015Orizaba10Cla–2018Cañoneros102018–1922Santos de Soledad/Atlético San Luis B03—01—Alacranes B01—Pumas Naucalpan01—Sporting Canamy01—Lobos Prepa01—Tlaxcala01—Leones Negros B01—CAFESSA01—T'HÓ Mayas01—Ayense01—Atlético Pachuca01—Racing01—
Offseason changes On 18 April 2026, Artesanos Metepec was promoted from Liga Premier B to Liga Premier A. On 23 May 2026, Cruz Azul Lagunas was promoted from Liga TDP to Liga Premier B. On 16 June 2026, Dragones de Oaxaca announced that they successfully passed the financial and sporting certification, and were therefore accepted into Premier A. On 25 June 2026, Gorilas de Juanacatlán was relocated to León, Guanajuato and renamed Gorilas F.C. On 8 July 2026, Acámbaro announced that they successfully passed the financial and sporting certification, and were therefore accepted into Premier A. On July 2026, F.C. Racing was rebranded as Racing de Veracruz B. On 1 August 2026, Atlético Hidalgo was relocated to Liga Premier B. On 1 August 2026, Internacional Laguna joined the league as expansion team. On 1 August 2026, Caja Oblatos and Poza Rica went on hiatus. On 10 August 2026, Aguacateros CDU went on hiatus. On 10 August 2026, Celaya B, Héroes de Zaci B and Irapuato B joined the league as expansion teams. On 14 August 2026, Racing de Veracruz B was relocated from Boca del Río, Veracruz to San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Oaxaca because the club was left without a stadium in Veracruz following the closure of the Unidad Deportiva Hugo Sánchez in February 2026.
See also Sport in Mexico Football in Mexico Mexican football league system Mexican Football Federation Liga Premier Primera Premier Liga Premier A Copa Conecta Copa Promesas MX
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