The idea of the League 3 was discussed by the Peruvian Football Federation in 2019. However, between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the creation of League 3 was a request and requirement established by FIFA. The creation of the third division means that the Copa Perú (equivalent to League 4) becomes a lower category.[2][3]
By 2025, Liga 3 will be made up of the 2024 Departmental champion clubs of the Copa Perú.
