The build-up to the Chilean football fixture between Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile arrives on television screens tonight, August 21, 2026, as Canal 13 broadcasts a special edition of the game show ¡Qué dice Chile! Prime at 22:30 hours local time (UTC-4), according to reports from TV Senserio. Hosted by Martín Cárcamo, the program features former players and historic figures from both clubs competing to raise funds for charitable causes ahead of the Superclásico.
Historic Club Legends Face Off on Canal 13
Television viewers will see former Colo Colo standouts Gabriel “Coca” Mendoza, Marcelo “Rambo” Ramírez, Francisco “Murci” Rojas, and Marcelo “Toby” Vega form the team known as “Caciques,” according to network programming details. Across the stage, the rival blue side—competing under the banner “Bullangueros”—features former Universidad de Chile players Rafael Olarra, Rodrigo “Polaco” Goldberg, Luis Musrri, and Cristián Castañeda.
The televised special transforms traditional pitch rivalry into a family-oriented entertainment format. Gabriel Mendoza noted his competitive mindset ahead of the broadcast, stating, “En la cancha siempre he ganado, vamos a ver en este juego cómo nos va,” as reported by TV Senserio. Mendoza returns to television screens following his appearance on the reality program ¿Ganar o servir?.
Highlighting the underlying camaraderie between former competitors from both institutions, Rodrigo Goldberg emphasized mutual respect outside official competition. Goldberg stated, “Fuimos rivales muchos años dentro de la cancha, pero nunca fuera de ella. Rivales siempre, enemigos nunca,” according to TV Senserio.
Charitable Causes Drive Competition for Both Squads
Beyond entertainment and nostalgia, participation in the prime-time program centers on fulfilling specific community dreams. The “Caciques” squad is playing to support Erik Rodríguez, an individual with visual impairment who aims to travel to Spain to pursue studies in inclusion, as detailed by TV Senserio.
Meanwhile, the “Bullangueros” team competes to support Estefanía Urquieta, an athlete with visual impairment who participates in para judo. Urquieta seeks funding and support to represent Chile at the upcoming para judo tournament scheduled in Peru in 2027, according to TV Senserio’s reporting.
Broadcast Details and Viewing Options
The special episode of ¡Qué dice Chile! Prime airs at 22:30 hours (UTC-4) on Canal 13 and streams simultaneously across the network’s digital platforms. The production serves as part of Canal 13’s weekend sports-adjacent programming lineup, offering supporters a lighthearted prelude to the weekend’s official Superclásico fixture.
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