Torneo Nacional de Ascenso Champions from the previous season La Unión and runners-up Unión de Sunchales were promoted, occupying the berths left by Ben Hur and Monte Hermoso.

Central Enterriano, also from the second-tier tournament, traded places with Independiente de Neuquén, who had to sell their berth due to financial difficulties.

The sixth edition of Torneo Súper 8 took place on 17–20 December 2009 in the city of Mar del Plata.

Each team carried over half of the points obtained in the first stage.

Central Entrerriano and Quilmes lost their respective series and were relegated to the Torneo Nacional de Ascenso.