The MX Expansion League teams chase a financial prize yet show no immediate ambition to move up the ladder for now.
It is already clear that there will be no promotion to the MX competition for several years. This certainty keeps the top clubs insulated from risk, while the bottom three teams in the quotients table grapple with penalties and the expansion squads feel a sense of constraint.
Sixteen clubs are aware that winning the championship will not bring a direct financial reward in the near term. So they look for something tangible in return, and yes, the answer is money.
What follows explains how much the winner of Closure 2023 could stand to earn.
WHAT is at stake financially?
According to reports circulating within the sport, a prize pool amounts to 10 million pesos for the champion. This sum helps cover penalties for the last three spots on the non-relegation table, a total estimated at 240 million pesos.
The surplus from the pool is distributed evenly among all participating clubs to support improvements in the conditions and infrastructure of the second division.
The prize structure spans five football seasons, covering ten tournaments from the Guardians era starting with 2020. In practice, this means the period includes the 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 campaigns. Closure 2025 ends this cycle, and the following year 2025 would see a return to the top tier. During the annual FMF meeting held in May, a decision will be made on whether to accelerate the promotion and relegation system.
All of this shapes the strategic landscape for the league teams as they plan revenue, development, and long-term goals within the current framework.
Source: Goal