Key Facts
- What. Copa Sudamericana final, a single match between Boca Juniors (Argentina) and Atlético Mineiro (Brazil).
- When. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, reported kickoff 5:30 p.m. Colombia time (UTC-5), which is also 5:30 p.m. US Eastern, because Colombia has no daylight saving time and US clocks went back on Nov. 1.
- Where. Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia.
- At stake. A place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores, South America's top club tournament, and a 2027 Recopa Sudamericana, a one-match showdown, against the Libertadores champion.
- Change. CONMEBOL, South American football's governing body, moved the start to 5:30 p.m. local time on Oct. 31.
- Prediction markets. Boca Juniors 58%, Atlético Mineiro 41% to win, on Polymarket, a public prediction market, as of 10:22 a.m. ET, Nov. 15.
This story is part of our coverage of the Copa Sudamericana final 2026. Dates, times and how to follow it are in our guide.
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Kickoff, Venue and Format
The Copa Sudamericana final 2026, the second-tier South American club championship run by the continental body CONMEBOL, is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia. Kickoff is reported for 5:30 p.m. Colombia time (UTC-5), which is also 5:30 p.m. US Eastern.
For fans in Boca's home city, Buenos Aires, and in Brazil, that is 7:30 p.m. The final is a single match with no second leg. If the score is level after full time, 30 minutes of extra time follow, and then a penalty shoot-out if needed.
The stadium was closed for remodeling from January 2026, with CONMEBOL backing and an investment of more than US$45 million. Work included removing the athletics track.
The Finalists and Their Paths
Boca Juniors, the Buenos Aires club, beat Vasco da Gama, a Rio de Janeiro club, to reach the final. They are chasing a third Sudamericana title after winning in 2004 and 2005.
Atlético Mineiro, a Brazilian club, lost the second leg of their semi-final 2-0 to Montevideo City Torque, a Uruguayan club, but advanced 3-2 on aggregate. Ecuadorian midfielder Alan Franco was sent off in that match and misses the final.
Mineiro lost last year's final to Lanús, an Argentine club, 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. They have never won the Sudamericana, though they took the Copa Libertadores in 2013.
The sides last met in the 2021 Libertadores round of 16, when Mineiro advanced on penalties after two scoreless draws.
What Is at Stake
The winner earns a direct place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores group stage, South America's top club competition. It also meets the 2026 Libertadores champion in the 2027 Recopa Sudamericana.
A Boca win would make the Argentine club the competition's most successful, with three titles. At least one Colombian player will lift the trophy, since the Colombian forwards Kevin Castaño and Mateo Cassierra play for Mineiro and the Colombian goalkeeper Álvaro Montero and winger Sebastián Villa play for Boca.
Signals Since Our Earlier Reports
We found no new verified development in the past 24 hours. The latest concrete change remains CONMEBOL's Oct. 31 decision to start at 5:30 p.m. local time, which we have already reported.
What It Means for US Readers
The 2026 US broadcaster has not been confirmed. Readers should check their streaming and pay-TV listings before Saturday, Nov. 21, and our Copa Sudamericana final 2026 live hub carries updates.
What Prediction Markets Say
On Polymarket, a public prediction market, Boca Juniors trade at 58% and Atlético Mineiro at 41% to win the trophy, as of 10:22 a.m. ET on Nov. 15. About US$23,000 has been traded on the market, so it is thin and moves easily.
Why we show this: prediction markets turn real-money bets into a live probability that moves within minutes of the news, which is why investors, campaigns and newsrooms in the United States now follow them closely. We show them next to polls and official results, never instead of them.
What Is Not Known
CONMEBOL's own page could not be opened, so the 5:30 p.m. Colombia time kickoff is relayed by press reports but not confirmed at the organiser. Reports differ on the original start time, so only the 5:30 p.m. figure is used here.
Capacity before the works was about 43,000, and reported targets after the expansion range from 60,000 to 65,000. We found no injury news, lineups, ticket-sales figures or security plans from the past 48 hours.
We also found no confirmed US broadcaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Copa Sudamericana final?
It is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at a reported 5:30 p.m. Colombia time in Barranquilla, Colombia. CONMEBOL's own page could not be checked, so the time is not confirmed at the organiser.
Who plays in the final?
Boca Juniors of Argentina face Atlético Mineiro of Brazil. Boca seek a third title, while Mineiro have never won the competition.
Where can US fans watch?
The 2026 US broadcaster is not confirmed. Check your streaming and pay-TV listings before the match.
In depth
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