The 3 top teams of each group qualify for the playoffs.
The home field advantage in the playoffs is given to the team with the best record in the group stage.
The winner of the playoff series will gain entry into the group stage of the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.
[1] The runner-up will gain entry into the 2009-10 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.