In its current format, it involves the four teams that finish directly below the automatic promotion places from Segunda Divisin to the top tier. These teams meet in a series of play-off matches to determine the final team that will be promoted. Reserve teams are not eligible for promotion.

In Spain, there is no cash prize awarded to the league champion, but they are rewarded with increased television revenues. Based on previous years' distributions, it is estimated that Bara will earn approximately 91.6 million (c.