- Which teams make up Group 1 of the First Federation 2026-27?
- Group 1 includes teams from the northwest of the peninsula: Galicia, Asturias, Castilla y León, Extremadura, La Rioja and the Basque Country. Among them, Mirandés and Cultural Leonesa stand out, along with subsidiaries such as Deportivo Fabril and Bilbao Athletic.
- What regions make up Group 2?
- Group 2 groups Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Madrid, Andalusia and Murcia. This block incorporates teams with historical weight such as Real Zaragoza and Huesca, as well as subsidiaries such as Real Madrid Castilla and Atlético Madrileño.
- Why does the RFEF include affiliates and teams relegated in the First Federation?
- Inclusion seeks to balance territorial and sporting competitiveness. The subsidiaries provide youth and projection, while the teams relegated from the Second Division maintain their level in a more accessible category, avoiding sudden jumps between divisions. In addition, the RFEF prioritizes economic sustainability by reducing logistical costs and bringing football closer to the grassroots.
- When will the 2026-27 First Federation calendar be drawn?
- The calendar draw is scheduled for June 30, 2026. This event will mark the official start of the season and will define the first days of a competition with greater uncertainty due to territorial distribution.
- Which teams relegated from the Second Division make up the First Federation?
- The teams relegated from the Second Division that will compete in the First Federation 2026-27 are Real Zaragoza and Huesca, both included in Group 2. Their presence adds historical weight and experience to the category.
- How does territorial distribution affect the competitiveness of the category?
- The division into west and east groups prioritizes geographical balance, reducing logistical costs and facilitating the mobility of teams and fans. However, the inclusion of subsidiaries and relegated teams introduces variables that can alter the traditional sporting balance, generating a more unpredictable scenario.
