In both the Invierno (winter) and Verano (summer) of the 2007–08 season, there are 2 groups of 6 teams.
The home field advantage in the playoffs is given to the team with the best record in the group stage.
[1] The playoff runner-up will gain entry into the 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round.
If the same team wins both the Invierno and Verano tournaments then the preliminary round spot will be awarded to the team with the next best regular season record in the Verano tournament.
Note: Saprissa and Alajuelense switched groups at the end of Apertura 2007.