Copa Rommel Fernández
The Copa Rommel Fernández is the third level of Panama's national club championship. It was founded in 1996 and it is a seasonal tournament that lasts 2 months in which the champion is promoted to Liga Nacional de Ascenso. The tournament is named after Panamanian football legend Rommel Fernández. The tournament is presided by Lucas Fernández and managed by Panamanian Football Federation.
| Founded | 1996 |
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| Country | Panama |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Liga Nacional de Ascenso |
| Relegation to | Local district leagues |
| Current champions | River Plate David |
| Website | Fepafut |
| Current: Copa Rommel Fernández 2018 | |
Since the championship is seasonal only, at the end of each competition each of the teams (except the champions) are relegated to their respective district leagues where they compete to earn a spot for the following season. Additionally, the team relegated from the Liga Nacional de Ascenso automatically holds a spot to compete in the Copa Rommel Fernández after the end of the second division championship.