Cancun emerged as the latest club to lift the MX Expansion League trophy, commonly known as the Silver Division.
The MX Expansion League stands out as a reminder that Mexican football is far from uniform. In this pyramid, a champion at one level does not always rise smoothly to the top tier. Some seasons feature dramatic moves up, while others see stability with few shifts. This fluctuation is part of what gives the Silver Division its distinctive character and explains why promotion is not guaranteed simply by winning the title.
What makes the Silver Division unique is its biannual format, similar in cadence to the league above it. Each year there are two tournaments: the Opening and the Closing. Historically, these tournaments would contend against one another to determine which club earned the right to advance to the top flight. When a single club captured two consecutive championships, automatic promotion often followed, bypassing the need for a separate promotional playoff.
That biannual rhythm can complicate calculations for teams eyeing promotion. Cancun FC claimed the Opening title in 2023, a significant milestone for the club. Yet, for other aspirants, the path to the First Division remains governed by a mix of results and league rules that sometimes require more than just success in one tournament.
In this overview, the key questions about structure, history, and progress are explored in depth:
ALL THE CHAMPIONS IN HISTORY
*Champions who earned promotion by winning the Promotion Final or by meeting criteria to move up to the First Division.
WHICH TEAM HAS WON THE MOST COMPETITIONS?
WHICH TEAM HAS THE MOST PROMOTIONS?
Note: The information below reflects a historical record from the league’s public summaries and has been compiled for fans and researchers alike. For a concise view of titles and promotions, see compiled results with attribution to league sources. [Goal].