The Ecuadorian football championship, commercially known as Liga Ecuabet, kicks off on February 20, with matches running through February 23. This season, a total of 16 teams will participate in the tournament, which is structured into multiple phases. In the initial phase, teams will compete in a round-robin format over 30 fixtures, though unlike past tournaments, the winner of this stage will not secure a direct spot in the Copa Libertadores for the following year.

Following the initial phase, the competition will transition into a second phase which includes a principal hexagonal where teams will vie for the national title and positions that qualify them for the Libertadores and Sudamericana tournaments. Additionally, there will be a quadrangular to determine the last remaining place for the Sudamericana, creating further intrigue and competition among teams. A separate hexagonal will be held to ascertain which teams will be relegated to Serie B for the upcoming 2027-2028 season.

The first match of the Liga Ecuabet is scheduled for Friday, February 20, featuring Orense against Liga de Quito at 19:00 in the 9 de Mayo stadium, and the event will be broadcasted by Zapping. As the league begins, fans will be keen to follow fixtures and support their local teams, highlighting the significance of football in Ecuadorian culture and sports.