Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá

What Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá does

Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá is a non-profit regional football association founded in 1970, headquartered in the Salitre El Greco neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia. It serves as the official sanctioned football league for Colombia's capital under the umbrella of the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol, organizing and administering competitive tournaments across multiple divisions (Premier, A, B, C, Iniciación) and categories including masculine football, feminine football, futsal (fútbol sala), and special tournaments. The league also fields regional selection teams (Sub-13 through Sub-20, both male and female) that compete in national inter-league championships, with its Sub-13 and Sub-15 female selections finishing as national runners-up in the Campeonato Nacional Interligas – Copa Win Sports 2026.

The organization's operational footprint encompasses 1,171 affiliated teams and approximately 11,623 registered players, served by a staff of 47 employees. Its product portfolio consists of structured tournament offerings (Torneo Masculino, Torneo Femenino, Torneo Futsal Sala, Torneo Iniciación, Torneos Especiales), regional selection programs, venue operations centered around the Coliseo Cayetano Cañizares, and supporting services including a PQRS (complaints and requests) system and photo galleries. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital presence is a Wix-hosted website (futbolbogotano.com) developed and maintained by Sazrtech CO, supplemented by social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube), department-specific WhatsApp Business contact lines, and a Davivienda PSE payment integration for fee collection.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring club and team registration fees across divisions and categories, one-time tournament entry fees (e.g., Torneo Apertura), venue rental income from managed sports facilities, and advertising/broadcasting revenue anchored by a media partnership with Win Sports. Distribution is direct-to-club via formal affiliation processes, with the official website serving as the primary self-service information hub for schedules, results, documents, and registration inquiries. The league operates exclusively within Bogotá and has no disclosed subsidiaries, funding rounds, or parent entities.

Name

Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá

Legal name

Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá

Website

https://futbolbogotano.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá is a non-profit regional football association, founded in 1970, that organizes sanctioned football, futsal, and youth tournaments for 1,171 affiliated clubs and selection teams in Bogotá under the Colombian Football Federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Football League Operations

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAAAA

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAE

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

Keywords

• Regional football league
• Amateur football tournaments
• Youth football development
• Futsal competition management
• Sports association governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Club and Team Registration Fees: Affiliated football and futsal clubs pay registration and participation fees to compete in the league's organized tournaments across multiple divisions (Premier, A, B, C) and categories (Masculine, Femenine, Iniciación).
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Teams pay entry fees to participate in special tournaments including the Torneo Apertura and special category competitions.
3. Venue Rental and Scenarios: The league manages and rents out sports venues (escenarios) for matches, training, and events, generating rental income.
4. Sponsorship and Broadcasting Rights: Partnership with media companies such as Win Sports for broadcasting league matches and tournaments, generating revenue through broadcasting rights and sponsorship agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá organizes and operates regional football and futsal tournaments in Bogotá, Colombia, across multiple divisions (Premier, A, B, C), age categories, and genders (male, female, Iniciación, and futsal). It also manages regional selection teams (Sub-13 through Sub-20) that represent the city in national inter-league championships under the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol structure. Affiliated clubs register and pay participation fees to compete in scheduled tournaments, with matches and finals held at managed venues such as the Coliseo Cayetano Cañizares.

Product overview

Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá operates as a sports league offering a comprehensive portfolio of organized football competitions and regional team programs. The core offerings consist of five main tournament types: Torneo Masculino (with Premier, A, B, C, and Iniciación divisions), Torneo Femenino (with Infantil, Prejuvenil, Juvenil divisions), Torneo Fútbol Sala (indoor futsal), Torneo Iniciación, and Torneos Especiales. Supporting these competitions are selection programs for both genders across multiple age categories (Sub-12 through Sub-19), a network of sports venues (Escenarios) including the Coliseo Cayetano Cañizares, photo documentation galleries, and an online PQRS system for member communications. The league also facilitates payment collection through Davivienda PSE and provides department-specific WhatsApp contact channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fútbol Bogotano: The commercial/trade name and brand identity for the Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá's official website and communications, operating at domain futbolbogotano.com.

Products and services

• Torneo Masculino Organized competitive football championship for male teams across multiple divisions (Premier, A, B, C) and Iniciación categories, serving affiliated amateur football clubs in Bogotá. Includes age-based categories from youth through senior levels with promotion pathways between tiers.
• Torneo Femenino Women's football championship with age-based categories including Infantil (8-8 teams A/B), Prejuvenil (8-12 teams A/B), Juvenil (8-10 teams A/B), and Única (18 teams), serving affiliated female football clubs in Bogotá. Provides structured competitive opportunities for women's football development.
• Torneo Fútbol Sala Indoor futsal tournament organized by the league, including the Torneo Apertura 2026 competition. Features categories such as Infantil Masculino (Oro and Plata divisions), Marcas, Copa Oro and Copa Plata, plus Rolitas Femenina and Sub-20 Masculino for specialized indoor football competition.
• Torneo Iniciación Entry-level developmental football tournament for children and young players learning the sport in a structured competitive environment. Historical participation of 72-124 teams annually across 2015-2017 seasons.
• Selecciones Masculinas Regional male selection teams representing Bogotá in national inter-league championships, including Sub-13, Sub-15, Sub-17, and Sub-19 age categories. Provides elite competitive pathway and national-level exposure for top regional talent.
• Selecciones Femeninas Regional female selection teams representing Bogotá in national competitions. Includes Sub-12 Fútbol Sala, Sub-13, and Sub-15 categories. The Sub-13 and Sub-15 teams achieved national runner-up status in the Campeonato Nacional Interligas - Copa Win Sports 2026.
• Torneos Especiales Special tournaments organized by the league beyond standard competitive categories, including competitions like Rolitas (for younger female players) and other traditional football events serving niche competitive segments.
• Escenarios Deportivos Sports venues and facilities managed or coordinated by the league for hosting matches, tournaments, training, and events. Main venue is Coliseo Cayetano Cañizares in the Kennedy locality of Bogotá, providing rental infrastructure for competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• National runner-up positions for Sub-13 and Sub-15 female selections in Campeonato Nacional Interligas 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Win SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia broadcasting partnership for national competition coverage. Win Sports broadcasts the national finals of selection team competitions, including the Sub-13 and Sub-15 female finals in the Campeonato Nacional Interligas - Copa Win Sports 2026.
• Davivienda (PSE Payment Portal)minorOthersOnline payment processing partnership through Davivienda's PSE portal for club registrations, tournament fees, and other financial transactions with the league.
• Federación Colombiana de FútbolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe league operates under the structure of the Colombian Football Federation, participating in national inter-league championships and following federation regulations and guidelines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Football Association (FA): English national football governing body. Comparable as the umbrella organization managing amateur football leagues and selection teams at multiple levels, similar to how Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá operates at the city level under Colombian federation oversight.
• Major League Soccer (MLS): Top-tier professional soccer league in the United States. Comparable as a soccer league organizer with broadcasting partnerships, sponsorship revenue, and structured competition, though at professional rather than amateur tier.
• Liga MX: Top professional football league in Mexico. Conceptually comparable as a regional football league operator with broadcasting partnerships (e.g., Win Sports equivalent) and structured multi-division tournament system, though at a much larger scale.
• Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF): National football federation of Spain governing both professional and amateur football across regional federations. Conceptually comparable as an umbrella body that organizes regional competitions and selection teams, similar to how Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá operates at the city level.
• Federación Colombiana de Fútbol: National governing body for Colombian football and parent organization overseeing regional leagues. Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá operates under FCF's regulatory structure, making FCF both an umbrella entity and structural benchmark.
• DIMAYOR (División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano): Colombian professional football league organizing the top-tier Liga BetPlay. Comparable in operating as a Colombian football league organizer but focused on professional rather than amateur tiers; Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá feeds into DIMAYOR's broader ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Liga de Fútbol de Antioquia: Regional football league covering Antioquia (Medellín area), Colombia's second-largest city. Directly comparable due to identical structure as a regional amateur football league operating under the Colombian Football Federation with similar divisions, tournaments, and selection teams.
• Liga de Fútbol del Atlántico: Regional football league for the Atlántico department (Barranquilla/Caribbean coast). Comparable as another Colombian regional amateur league with similar organizational structure and federation affiliation.
• Liga de Fútbol del Valle: Regional football league for the Valle del Cauca department (Cali area). Operates under the same Colombian Football Federation framework with parallel tournament structures, divisions, and selection team programs as Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá.
• Liga de Cundinamarca de Fútbol: Regional football league for Cundinamarca department, surrounding Bogotá. Closest geographic peer competing with Liga de Fútbol de Bogotá for some municipal club affiliations in the metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_ligabogota
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LigaFutbolBogota
• Facebookfacebook.com/1BEUgPfoxM
• Instagraminstagram.com/bogotalfb?igsh=MWxrcm04N3B4dzZqbQ==
• TikToktiktok.com/@_ligabogota
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liga-de-futbol-de-bogota

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