The División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano (Dimayor) has officially rescheduled three pivotal fixtures for the final stretch of the Liga Femenina BetPlay DIMAYOR 2026 regular season. According to reports from multiple outlets, the governing body set the new dates following the postponement of all professional football matches across the country due to the earthquake that struck on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Rescheduled Fixtures and Match Details for Round 16
Before the league-wide suspension halted competition, four of the eight matches scheduled for Round 16 had already been completed. Dimayor confirmed that three of the remaining fixtures will now take place on Monday, August 17, 2026, with all matches kicking off simultaneously at 3:00 p.m. local venue time (UTC-5). Matches will be played across three venues:
- Independiente Medellín vs. América de Cali: Atanasio Girardot Stadium (Medellín)
- Independiente Santa Fe vs. Fortaleza: Olaya Herrera Stadium (Bogotá)
- Orsomarso vs. Deportivo Pasto: Raúl Miranda Stadium (Yumbo)
Meanwhile, the fixture between Atlético Bucaramanga and Once Caldas remains without a confirmed date. Reports indicate that Once Caldas stands among the institutions most severely impacted by the seismic event, given that Manizales—alongside Cali and Pereira—sustained heavy effects. Consequently, Dimayor has withheld scheduling for that specific encounter as the region continues recovery efforts.
Playoff Implications and the Race for the Final Quarterfinal Spot
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the standings dictate high stakes for the final qualification spots into the next round. Atlético Nacional secured the top position in the table with 39 points and a +25 goal difference, earning them the right to lead one of the postseason groups alongside Deportivo Cali, who finished second with 38 points. Millonarios (35 points), América de Cali (32 points), Internacional de Bogotá (29 points), Internacional de Palmira (26 points), and Independiente Santa Fe (25 points) have also locked down their tickets.
The battle centers entirely on the eighth and final qualification berth. Independiente Medellín and Orsomarso occupy the eighth and ninth positions respectively, each holding 19 points. Medellín holds a narrow advantage on goal difference at +29 compared to Orsomarso’s +11, while Fortaleza sits tenth with 16 points and a -9 goal differential.
Scenarios for Qualification on the Final Matchday
A victory over América de Cali would lift the team to 22 points, rendering goal difference crucial if Orsomarso also wins. A draw could suffice if Orsomarso either loses or draws, and even a defeat might keep them inside the top eight provided Deportivo Pasto defeats Orsomarso.
Orsomarso requires a victory against Deportivo Pasto paired with dropped points from Medellín. Alternatively, a blowout win could help Yumbo’s side bridge the goal-difference gap even if Medellín defeats América.
Next Steps and Competition Return
Domestic competitions across Colombia resume progressively following the emergency suspension, with league play returning to action on Friday, August 14, 2026. The definitive women’s regular-season matchups on Monday, August 17, will close out the all-important todos contra todos phase ahead of the tournament’s group stage cuadrangulares.
