Liga 3
Liga 3 is the third tier of Portuguese men's football, launched in 2021 to streamline the country's football pyramid. It sits between the fully professional Liga Portugal 2 and the Campeonato de Portugal, featuring a mix of reserve teams from bigger clubs and independent clubs from across Portugal, with promotion to Liga Portugal 2 and relegation to the Campeonato de Portugal.
β‘ Compact, defense-first organization with quick transitions and emphasis on organised team pressing.
π Notable Facts
- Created in 2021 to replace Campeonato de Portugal as the third tier and to professionalize the pyramid.
- Offers promotion to Liga Portugal 2 and relegation to Campeonato de Portugal.
- Contains a mix of reserve teams from top clubs and independent clubs from across the country.

