Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Tercera División
| Founded | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Number of teams | 15 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | Segunda División |
| Relegation to | Tercera B |
| Domestic cup(s) | Copa Chile |
| Current champions | General Velásquez (2nd title) |
| Most championships | Ñublense, Colchagua (3 titles) |
| Website | Official webpage |
Tercera División de Chile (Third Division of Chile), is the fourth tier of Chilean football (soccer). It is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile. It is both the fourth level of the Chilean football league system and the top league for Chilean Football Youth Leagues.
In 1979, a commission to study applications for a Third Division amateur league was created by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile. 25 teams throughout the country participated on the first edition of the league in 1981. Since 1997, only players below 23 years are allowed to participate.
Currently, 14 teams participate on 2013-14 season. The winner of the league gets promoted to Segunda División.
Matchday squads in the Tercera División must include only players under the age of 23.
Official knock-out competition open to the clubs in the two lower divisions of the Chilean football league system, only played some seasons. The winners gets bonification points for the league tournament.
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