Copa Sudamericana Final: Conmebol Confirms New Schedule for Boca vs. Atlético Mineiro

Conmebol adjusted the kickoff schedule for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final between Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro, moving the match time to 19:30 Argentina time (17:30 local time) on Saturday, November 21, 2026, lmneuquen.com reported. The governing body shifted the initial programming to protect players and fans from the intense afternoon heat in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Stadium Selection And Climate Adjustments In Barranquilla

The single-match final will take place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia. Conmebol officials decided to delay the start from the initial 17:00 local time slot after evaluating weather conditions in the Colombian coastal city. TyC Sports reported that tournament organizers ultimately settled on a 17:30 local start, avoiding the peak afternoon temperatures that typically affect the venue.

Para television viewers across the region, the 19:30 slot in Argentina aligns with 17:30 in Colombia. Olé noted that the broadcast for South America will be handled by ESPN and DSports, and the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol confirmed the schedule for both continental finals on Saturday.

Ticket Sales And Stadium Zoning For Finalists

Ticketing for the decisive match is rolling out across multiple phases on the official Conmebol platform. Infobae reported that general tickets for category 1 and category 2 cost $250 and $180 USD, respectively, while a second batch for category 2 covering the eastern grandstand went on sale at $180 USD. Localities for Colombians residing in the country sold out in record time after opening on Wednesday.

The final phase reserves 12,000 general admission tickets for each finalist club at $90 USD per seat, according to TyC Sports. Stadium zoning places Boca Juniors supporters in the northern sector of the stadium, while Atlético Mineiro fans will occupy the southern section. Conmebol mandates registration through its official portal before purchase, requiring names, email addresses, residence details, birth dates, and team preference.

Travel Packages And Fan Costs

Travelers organizing trips from Argentina face distinct package rates for the November fixture. According to prices compiled by TN and reported by lmneuquen.com, tour packages via Despegar range from $2,452,297 pesos per person for travel between November 19 and November 23. Those baseline itineraries feature two-stop flights and three-star hotel accommodations. Alternative packages reach $2,509,222 and $2,524,276 pesos depending on lodging tier and availability.

Path To The Championship Match

Boca Juniors advanced to the final after overcoming Vasco da Gama in the semifinals, recovering from a 1-0 first-leg loss at La Bombonera to win 3-1 at the Maracanã with an agónico goal by Leandro Paredes, as detailed by Olé. Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s squad previously eliminated O’Higgins, Recoleta, and Sao Paulo.

Atlético Mineiro secured its place by topping its group and subsequently defeating RB Bragantino, Santos, and Montevideo City Torque under coach Eduardo Domínguez. The fixture carries historical weight as Boca pursues its third Sudamericana title following triumphs in 2004 and 2005, while Mineiro targets its first trophy in the tournament.

November 14 Match Prior To The Final

Boca Juniors will face Banfield on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the semifinals of the Copa Argentina before traveling to Colombia for the continental decider.

Copa Libertadores And Upcoming Domestic Fixtures

Estudiantes de La Plata will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores 2026 final at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, renewing a historical rivalry between two institutions. Estudiantes has conquered the maximum continental tournament four times: 1968, 1969, 1970, and 2009. Prior to the Libertadores match, Estudiantes will host Instituto tomorrow, visit Talleres de Córdoba next week for the Clausura, and play Independiente Rivadavia on Thursday, November 12, to decide the Supercopa Argentina. Boca will host River tomorrow starting at 15 and Defensa y Justicia next week in the Torneo Clausura. Palmeiras will visit Cruzeiro on November 18 after playing Remo on the 5th and Athletico Paranaense on the 11th in the Brasileirao.

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