 It began on February 4 with the opening match between Independiente Santa Fe and Atlético Junior in Fusagasugá at the Estadio Fernando Mazuera.The Estadio Nemesio Camacho "El Campín" was not used because it is coming under some repairs and modifications.18 teams compete against one another and played each weekend until May 12.At that point, the top 8 teams in the league stage advance to the group stage, each group with 4 teams.