The Primera División de Fútbol Profesional Apertura 2008 season (officially known as "Torneo Apertura 2008"), started on August 2, 2008, and finished on December 21, 2008. C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo came into the tournament as defending champions, having won their eighth league title in the previous season. A total of 10 teams contested the league, 8 of which had already participated in the Clausura 2008 season, and two of which had been promoted from the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. The 10 teams of the Primera División each played 18 matches, playing each team twice (home and away). The top four teams qualified directly to the semifinals. The winner of the final series gained entry into the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.

Promotion and relegation

Promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of June 27, 2008. Relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of June 27, 2008.

Team information

Personnel and sponsoring

League standings

Semifinals 1st leg

Semifinals 2nd leg

Final

Champion

A.D. Isidro Metapán qualified for 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.

Season statistics

Scoring

Average home attendance

Clean sheets

Overall

Home

Away

Top scorers

Fastest scorers

Attendance

Managerial changes

List of foreign players in the league

This is a list of foreign players in Apertura 2008. The following players: A new rule was introduced this season that clubs can only have three foreign players per club and can only add a new player if there is an injury or player/s is released. C.D. Águila Alianza F.C. Atlético Balboa Chalatenango C.D. FAS (player released mid season) Injury replacement player Juventud Independiente C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo Nejapa FC A.D. Isidro Metapán Vista Hermosa