The Argentine Professional Football League announced the official schedule for the second Superclásico of the year, confirming that Boca Juniors will host River Plate on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 15:00 local time at La Bombonera.
The fixture falls on the 15th and penultimate matchday of the Torneo Clausura regular phase. League organizers released the complete calendar for rounds 13, 14, and 15 on Wednesday, setting up a high-stakes derby just before playoff seedings are finalized.
Match Details and Scheduling for Round 15
The interzonal derby at La Bombonera opens the Sunday slate on November 1, followed by four other matches across the division. Kickoff is locked in for 15:00 UTC-3, placing it as the standalone early afternoon attraction on a weekend that also features Newell’s Old Boys hosting Unión and Belgrano playing Barracas Central.
TyC Sports pointed out that both clubs enter the final stretch of the league calendar balancing domestic qualification targets with the annual aggregate table. Boca sits among the contenders at the top of the overall standings, while both squads fight to secure their playoff berths in their respective zones. The league has reserved the scheduling for the 16th and final matchday until it is determined which clubs remain in contention for the playoff spots.
Preparations and Preceding Fixtures in October
Ahead of the Superclásico, both teams face demanding calendars through mid-to-late October. For the 14th round, Boca travels to face Independiente at the Libertadores de América stadium on Sunday, October 25, at 17:00, while River plays Racing Club at El Monumental on the same day at 19:15.
Those staggered Sunday matches ensure that both sides arrive at La Bombonera with a standard one-week recovery window. However, TyC Sports noted that Boca’s schedule carries extra weight due to their Copa Sudamericana semifinal series against Brazilian side Vasco da Gama.
New Managers and High-Profile Players Join Superclásico
This encounter marks the second official Superclásico of 2026.
Substantial roster and managerial changes distinguish this matchup from earlier encounters. Rodolfo Arruabarrena now directs Boca, while Leonardo Ponzio manages River following previous leadership changes that saw Claudio Úbeda and Eduardo Coudet depart. The fixture will also mark the first Superclásico appearance for several high-profile additions, including Nicolás Otamendi, Ángel Correa, Thiago Almada, Leonel Flores, and Leandro Lozano.
Boca Won First Meeting and Tickets Are Available
In the first meeting of the year, played in mid-April at the Monumental, Boca secured a 1-0 victory following a penalty kick converted by Leandro Paredes. Paredes celebrated the goal with a Topo Gigio
gesture directed toward the home supporters. This victory continued a positive streak for the club from the Ribera district, which had previously suffered a heavy defeat at the Bombonera in 2025.
While the schedule for the final round remains pending, it is not yet known which specific clubs will occupy the final playoff seeds, as the results of the 13th, 14th, and 15th rounds will dictate the final qualification paths for the closing stage of the tournament.
