2026 Copa Sudamericana Semifinals: Fixtures, Dates, and Schedule

Vasco da Gama Faces Boca Juniors in Semifinal Clash

According to tournament schedules, Boca Juniors advanced to this stage after eliminating São Paulo in a hard-fought series that concluded with a 1-1 draw in the return leg, sealing their progression on aggregate.

The first leg between Vasco and Boca Juniors is scheduled to take place on either October 13 or October 14, 2026, with the exact kickoff time to be confirmed by tournament organizers. The return leg will follow a week later, played on either October 20 or October 21, 2026, determining which club moves on to the final.

Bracket Path and Tournament Calendar

Coverage from Sporting News outlines the complete fixture calendar for the remainder of the tournament. The quarterfinals reach their final conclusions by September 17, 2026, locking in the remaining semifinalists across the bracket. The second semifinal pairing features the winner of the Santos and Atlético-MG series against the winner of the matchup between Cienciano and Montevideo City Torque.

The semifinal phase utilizes a home-and-away format. While the first legs occupy mid-October, the decisive return fixtures will wrap up by October 21, setting the stage for the championship match.

The Road to Barranquilla

The ultimate destination for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana is a single-leg final scheduled for November 21, 2026. According to tournament scheduling details, the match will be hosted at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia.

As clubs manage their domestic campaigns alongside continental commitments, coaching staffs face critical roster decisions ahead of the mid-October fixtures. Fans and analysts alike are tracking player fitness updates and tactical adjustments as the tournament approaches its final stretch.