Live Costa-Rica Liga FPD TV & Broadcast Schedule

Where to Stream Costa-Rica Liga FPD Live

Where to watch Costa-Rica Liga FPD online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.

The Liga FPD is the top professional soccer league in Costa Rica. It's one of the strongest leagues in Central America. The season runs on a split calendar with two champions crowned each year — the Apertura and Clausura. The Clausura is in the final stretch, with the playoffs set to start next month.

Top teams

Deportivo Saprissa and LD Alajuelense are the two giants. Their rivalry is the biggest in Costa Rican soccer. The Saprissa-Alajuelense games are called the Clásico Nacional. They're intense. The stadiums are packed. The atmosphere is hostile. These two clubs have won most of the titles in league history. Herediano is the third power — they've broken through in recent years and won a few championships. Sporting San José, Cartaginés, and Pérez Zeledón round out the competitive middle of the pack.

Format

The league uses a split format. Each year has two tournaments — the Apertura (July to December) and the Clausura (January to May). Each tournament starts with a regular season where 12 teams play each other twice. The top four go into a knockout playoff. The winner of the playoffs is crowned champion. It's a fast-paced system. The short tournaments keep things competitive. A team that struggles in one tournament can bounce back in the next.

Talent pipeline

Costa Rica produces a ton of soccer talent. The Liga FPD is a major pipeline for MLS and European clubs. Saprissa and Alajuelense have academies that churn out players year after year. The national team has benefited from the league's development system. Players like Keylor Navas, Bryan Ruiz, and Joel Campbell all came through the Costa Rican system. Scouts from MLS and Europe are always watching.

Viewership

The Liga FPD pulls between 6 and 8 million viewers annually. The numbers are strongest in Costa Rica and among the Costa Rican diaspora in the US. The Clásico Nacional is the biggest TV draw — those games get the highest ratings. The playoff finals also pull strong numbers. The league is a cultural institution in Costa Rica. People follow their clubs closely.

TV options in Costa Rica

FUTV is the exclusive broadcaster for the Liga FPD in Costa Rica. They show every match live on their cable channels and streaming app. There's no free-to-air TV coverage for the regular season. Some playoff games might show up on Teletica or Repretel, but that's rare. If you want to follow the league in Costa Rica, you need FUTV.

Streaming options in the US

For American fans, TUDN carries the big matches, especially the Clásico Nacional and playoff games. ViX also has a selection of games. For full coverage, TDMAX is the official streaming platform. It's the digital version of FUTV and carries every match. The service is available in the US and other countries. It's a subscription-based platform, but it's the only way to watch every game if you're outside Costa Rica.

International viewing

For fans in other parts of the world, TDMAX is also the best option. The platform works in most countries. Some matches also show up on regional sports networks depending on the country. In Spain, there's a small following, but no dedicated broadcaster. The Costa Rican diaspora in the US and Europe is the main international audience. For them, TDMAX is the move.

Current season

The 2026 Clausura season kicked off in January. The regular season is in the final stretch, with the playoffs starting in May. Alajuelense and Saprissa are battling for the top spot. Herediano is also in the mix. The Clausura final is scheduled for June. The Apertura will kick off in July and run through December.