Last verified: 4 November 2026. Every figure links to its open source. Dates for the final phase may change.
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Where the Apertura stands after round 14
The LPF’s Apertura is played by 12 clubs split into two conferences of six, and after 14 rounds Plaza Amador leads the East with 33 points, seven more than San Francisco, who top the West with 26. Árabe Unido and Veraguas United sit second in their conferences. The LPF reported that Plaza Amador has already secured a direct place in the semifinals.
| East Conference | Pts | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Plaza Amador | 33 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2. Deportivo Árabe Unido | 23 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 3. UMECIT | 21 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 4. Tauro | 20 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 5. Sporting San Miguelito | 17 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 6. Alianza | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| West Conference | Pts | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. San Francisco | 26 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2. Veraguas United | 24 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 3. Independiente | 20 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 4. Universitario | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 5. Herrera | 11 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 6. Unión Coclé | 5 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Both tables are the ones the LPF publishes on its standings page, with data after round 14. In the latest round, between 30 October and 1 November, Plaza Amador beat Alianza 6 to 0, Veraguas United beat Herrera 4 to 2 and Independiente beat San Francisco 3 to 1, according to the summary on the LPF homepage.
The round 15 matches
Round 15 is played on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November, with three matches each day: Friday’s at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday’s at 4:00 p.m. The LPF lists them on its homepage. They include East leader Plaza Amador against Sporting San Miguelito at COS Sports Plaza.
| Date and time | Match | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6 November, 8:30 p.m. | Plaza Amador vs. Sporting San Miguelito | COS Sports Plaza |
| Friday 6 November, 8:30 p.m. | Alianza vs. Árabe Unido | Rommel Fernández |
| Friday 6 November, 8:30 p.m. | UMECIT vs. Tauro | Yappy Park |
| Saturday 7 November, 4:00 p.m. | San Francisco vs. Unión Coclé | Rommel Fernández |
| Saturday 7 November, 4:00 p.m. | Universitario vs. Veraguas United | Universidad Latina |
| Saturday 7 November, 4:00 p.m. | Herrera vs. Independiente | Gustavo Posam |
Times and stadiums are those on the LPF homepage, and the RPC article on round 15 matches them. The official Apertura calendar lists rounds 1 to 12 and does not yet show rounds 15 and 16. According to La Prensa, the regular season ends on Sunday 8 November with round 16.
How the final phase works
Under the competition rules the LPF published in January 2026, the first-placed team of each conference goes straight to the semifinals, while the second and third play a single-match playoff. Semifinals are two legs, and the final is one match. That text covers the 2026 Clausura; for the Apertura, the LPF has not published its own rulebook in what was consulted.
- Regular season: each club plays 16 matches, and the leader of each conference goes straight to the semifinals.
- Playoff: the East’s second hosts the West’s third, and the West’s second hosts the East’s third, in one knockout match.
- Semifinals: each conference leader faces a playoff winner over two legs. The leaders host the second leg.
- Final: a single match between the two winners. The club ranked higher in the regular season is the home side.
That structure matches the LPF’s announcement that Plaza Amador qualified directly for the semifinals. Table ties are settled by goal difference, goals scored and results between the tied clubs, among other criteria in the competition rules.
Dates for the playoffs, semifinals and final
Under the calendar La Prensa published on 8 July 2026, the final phase runs as follows: playoffs on 14 and 15 November, two-leg semifinals between Saturday 21 and Friday 27 November, and the grand final on Saturday 5 December at 6:15 p.m. at the Rommel Fernández stadium.
| Stage | Date under the initial calendar | Source |
|---|---|---|
| End of regular season (round 16) | Sunday 8 November | La Prensa, 8 July 2026 |
| Playoffs | 14 and 15 November | La Prensa, 8 July 2026 |
| Semifinals, two legs | Between Saturday 21 and Friday 27 November | La Prensa, 8 July 2026 |
| Grand final | Saturday 5 December, 6:15 p.m., Rommel Fernández stadium | La Prensa, 8 July 2026 |
The LPF homepage announces a ticket promotion for the “Gran Final TA2026,” with no date in the text consulted. The exact pairings, with the day and time of each match, are known only once the regular season closes. This note is updated with those details.
Where to watch the LPF from Panama
LPF matches can be watched on TVMAX, TVN’s sports channel, and online on TVN Pass; RPC broadcasts some games. The assignment changes by match: in round 15, the RPC article names a channel only for San Francisco vs. Unión Coclé, which airs on RPC. For the rest, the channel is confirmed each round.
The La Chorrera derby between Independiente and San Francisco, on 1 November, was broadcast on TVMAX and TVN Pass, according to TVN. The LPF also posts round highlights on its official YouTube channel. None of the pages consulted gives a full list of channels per match or subscription prices.
Myths and facts
- Myth: the final is played over two legs. Fact: the LPF rules set a single match for the final; two legs apply to the semifinals.
- Myth: every team near the top of the overall table qualifies. Fact: qualification is by conference, not overall table: the leader goes straight to the semifinals and second and third play a playoff.
- Myth: every match is on the same channel. Fact: broadcasts are split among TVMAX, TVN Pass and RPC, and confirmed round by round.
- Myth: the November and December dates are final. Fact: they come from the initial calendar and the LPF can adjust them.
For other fixtures in Panamanian football, Radar keeps the Panama national team calendar up to date.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Panamanian Football League Apertura going?
After 14 of 16 rounds, Plaza Amador leads the East with 33 points and San Francisco the West with 26. The LPF reported that Plaza Amador is already in the semifinals.
When do the LPF playoffs start?
Under the initial calendar, on 14 and 15 November. Before that, round 16 closes the regular season on Sunday 8 November and settles who plays the playoff.
When is the LPF Apertura final?
Saturday 5 December at 6:15 p.m. at the Rommel Fernández stadium, according to the calendar La Prensa published. It is a single match.
Where can the Panamanian league be watched from Panama?
On TVMAX and TVN Pass, with some matches on RPC. The assignment varies by match, so the channel is confirmed each round.
How many teams play in the LPF and how does a club reach the semifinals?
Twelve clubs play in two conferences of six. Each conference leader goes straight to the semifinals; second and third play a playoff, under the LPF competition rules.
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Sources
Checked on 4 November 2026. Most sources are in Spanish.
- Liga Panameña de Fútbol, Apertura standings.
- Liga Panameña de Fútbol, Apertura calendar.
- Liga Panameña de Fútbol, homepage: latest results and upcoming matches.
- Liga Panameña de Fútbol, Competition Rules, January 2026.
- La Prensa, Árabe Unido and Plaza Amador open the LPF Apertura (8 July 2026).
- RPC, round 15 matches of the Apertura.
- TVN, LPF live: CAI vs. San Francisco on TVMAX.
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