The 2012 Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional (known as the 2012 Copa Movistar for sponsorship reasons) is the ninety-sixth season of Association Peruvian football.
In addition, the team ranked first at the end of the first stage was eligible to play the 2013 Copa Libertadores as Peru 3.
On 20 February 2012, Universidad San Martín, in protest of the ongoing players' strike, announced its definitive withdrawal from the tournament, the ADFP, and professional football.
[1] On 14 March 2012, Universidad San Martín returned to the tournament and professional football.
The group winner with the most points on the aggregate table chooses which leg they will play as the home team.