The winner and runner-up of the Second Division played in the Round of 16 of the Copa Peru. However, in 2006 this format was abolished as now the winner of the Second Division is promoted to the First Division. In 2008, the National Stage was modified.
In the Round of 16 of the Copa Peru, both the champion and runner-up from the Second Division participated. However, in 2006 this competition format ended because the winner of the Second Division is now promoted to the First Division. In 2008, there were changes made to the National Stage.