Mexico’s Senate is considering legislation to restore promotion and relegation in professional football, after the system was suspended in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Supporters say its removal undermined sporting merit and limited opportunities for players, staff, clubs and investors, while the proposal could challenge the Mexican Football Federation and Liga MX’s decision to abandon the system.

The suspension was originally intended to last five years, with reinstatement promised for 2025, but authorities said financial conditions remained insufficient. Second-division clubs have protested, citing stringent requirements such as 30,000-seat stadiums, while some investors bought teams expecting promotion to return; opposition also grew after the system was removed entirely from regulations this year.