The format for the season was played as in 2013 with the exception that the runner-up would not qualify to the Copa Sudamericana.
Deportivo Quevedo and Macará were relegated to the Serie B after accumulating the fewest points in the 2013 season aggregate table.
They were replaced by Olmedo and Mushuc Runa, the 2013 Serie B winner and runner-up, respectively.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.
By having the greater number of points in the aggregate table, Emelec will play the second leg at home.