The Mexican football league system is organized by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), except for the Liga MX and the Liga de Expansión MX, which are organized independently; The league system consist of six professional divisions (four men's levels and two women's levels).
A new champion is crowned for each short tournament through a final phase called liguilla, consisting of 10 teams.
In the quarterfinals and semifinals, if the two clubs are tied on aggregate after both legs, the higher seed advances automatically.
Currently the promotion and relegation are suspended from 2020 to 2026, due to the shutdown of the Ascenso MX's which was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and financial woes.
The women's top level in Mexico is the Liga MX Femenil started in September 2017.