Spain Primera Nacional Women

Spain Primera Nacional Women

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The Tercera Federación FUTFEM is the fourth tier of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Segunda División RFEF and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.

History

The league was created in 2001, with the inception of the new Superliga Femenina, composed by only group instead of the four of the previous seasons.

Since 2011, teams were divided in seven groups by geographical criteria.

  • Group 1: Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia.
  • Group 2: Basque Country, La Rioja and Navarre.
  • Group 3: Aragon, Balearic Islands and Catalonia.
  • Group 4: Andalusia, Ceuta, Extremadura and Melilla.
  • Group 5: Castile and León, Castile-La Mancha and Community of Madrid.
  • Group 6: Canary Islands.
  • Group 7: Region of Murcia and Valencian Community.

The league was renamed as the Primera Nacional de Fútbol in 2019 after the RFEF renamed the new division between it and the first tier as Segunda División Pro, after initially naming it Primera División B.

In early 2022, it was confirmed that the league structure would be altered again, after only three seasons: the existing Primera División would be a standalone professional league of 16 teams, a single nationwide 16-team division known as the Primera Federación would be created as the second tier, the existing Segunda División Pro of 32 teams (two regionalised 16-team groups) would become the third tier and be named the Segunda Federación, and the existing Primera Nacional division of 96 teams (six regionalised 16-team groups) would become the fourth tier. These levels would be administered by the RFEF and more closely resemble the men's post-2021 structure, albeit only one professional league and six fourth-tier groups rather than five. The fourth level was renamed the Tercera Federación FUTFEM prior to the 2023–24 season.

Since the 2025–26 season, the league was reformed to be played by 18 regional groups, in a similar way to the men's Tercera Federación. The best team overall will directly promote to Segunda Federación and the other 16 teams (only one from the two groups from Andalusia) will play the promotion play-offs.

The Spain Primera Nacional Women, also known as the Primera Federación Femenina, is the second tier of women's football in Spain. Established to promote the development and competitiveness of women's soccer across the country, this tournament features a diverse array of clubs vying for promotion to the top-flight Liga F. The competition showcases emerging talent and established teams alike, offering exciting matches throughout the season. With a focus on fostering growth and increasing visibility for women's football in Spain, the Primera Nacional Women plays a crucial role in the national football landscape, contributing to the sport's increasing popularity and professionalization.