Overview
- The Apertura’s first round will run from Friday, January 30 to Monday, February 2 across nine fixtures, according to the published schedule.
- Universitario will host ADT on Sunday, February 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Estadio Monumental U Marathon, with L1 MAX carrying the broadcast.
- Defender Williams Riveros is reported out for the opener due to a suspension stemming from his November 22, 2025 red card against Los Chankas, though he can feature in preseason friendlies.
- The FPF notified Sport Boys via Resolution 001-CL-FPF-2026 that its license is suspended under Article 86 until past-due obligations are cleared, which could leave the league short a team if unresolved.
- Universitario’s preseason under new coach Javier Rabanal includes closed-door friendlies versus Sport Boys on January 17 and Melgar on January 20, with the Sport Boys match streamed for YouTube channel members, before Noche Crema versus Universidad de Chile on January 24.