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About the league
The Simón Bolívar Cup, also known as Copa Simón Bolívar, is a Venezuelan soccer tournament. Established in 1977, it is the second-tier professional soccer league in Venezuela, below the Venezuelan Primera División. The competition features teams that did not qualify for the top division, as well as some teams from the lower divisions. The top teams in the Simón Bolívar Cup typically include Deportivo Petare, Estudiantes de Mérida, and Atlético Venezuela. The tournament format consists of a group stage followed by a playoff round, with the winner earning promotion to the Venezuelan Primera División. Notable achievements include the tournament's role in promoting Venezuelan soccer and providing a platform for smaller teams to compete against more established clubs. The Simón Bolívar Cup has a dedicated audience in Venezuela, with matches often broadcast on local television and streamed online.