The 2001–02 season in the Honduran Liga Nacional was divided into two phases, the Apertura tournament which lasted from September to December 2001, and the Clausura tournament which was played from January to May 2002. C.D. Motagua and C.D. Marathón each lifted one trophy obtaining the 39th and 40th national championship respectively in the history of the league. This was the fourth season under the Apertura and Clausura format.

2001–02 teams

Apertura

The Apertura tournament started on 7 September 2001 in La Ceiba with a 2–1 Victoria's home win over last season runners Olimpia. After 18 rounds Motagua, Marathón, Platense, and Olimpia qualified to the Final round to fight for the title.

Regular season

Standings

Results

Final round

Semifinals

Motagua vs Olimpia

Marathón vs Platense

Final

Motagua vs Marathón

Squads

Top goalscorers

8 goals 7 goals 6 goals 5 goals

Clausura

The Clausura tournament was the second part of the 2001–02 season in Liga Nacional; the league games started on 19 January 2002 in La Ceiba with an unexpected 0–3 C.D. Victoria's home defeat against Deportes Savio. The previous champions C.D. Motagua was unable to qualify to the Final round and C.D. Marathón earned its first title after 20 long years.

Regular season

Standings

Results

Final round

Semifinals

Olimpia vs Victoria

Platense vs Marathón

Final

Olimpia vs Marathón

Squads

Top goalscorers

13 goals 10 goals 7 goals 6 goals 5 goals 4 goals 3 goals 2 goals 1 goal

Relegation table