Alianza Lima vs San Martín: Peruvian Volleyball League Final 2026 Guide
- Alianza Lima and San Martín have been confirmed as the two finalists who will compete for the title of the Liga Peruana de Vóley 2025/2026.
- San Martín secured its place in the final after a highly contested semifinal series against Universitario de Deportes.
- The decisive third match between San Martín and Universitario was a closely fought battle that ended in a 3-2 victory for San Martín.
Alianza Lima and San Martín have been confirmed as the two finalists who will compete for the title of the Liga Peruana de Vóley 2025/2026. Alianza Lima enters the championship series as the current bicampeón and is seeking to achieve a tricampeonato.
San Martín secured its place in the final after a highly contested semifinal series against Universitario de Deportes. The matchup between the two clubs was characterized by extreme parity, with each team winning one of the first two matches, which necessitated a third and decisive extra game
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San Martín’s Path to the Final
The decisive third match between San Martín and Universitario was a closely fought battle that ended in a 3-2 victory for San Martín. The set scores were 25-23, 20-25, 25-21, 18-25, and 15-13.
During the fifth and final set, Universitario held a significant lead of 12-8. However, San Martín reacted to close the gap and eventually won the set 15-13 to clinch the series. According to reporting from Infobae, the San Martín team is led by coach Guilherme Schmitz, who was credited with managing the pressure during the key moments of the match.
This victory marks the return of San Martín to the title definition of the Peruvian league after two seasons.
Alianza Lima’s Semifinal Performance
Alianza Lima advanced to the final with more clinical efficiency than their opponents. The club faced Deportivo Géminis in the semifinals and secured its spot days before San Martín by winning the first two matches of the series.
Alianza Lima recorded victories of 3-1 and 3-0 in those two encounters. By winning the series in two straight matches, the blanquiazul squad avoided the need for a third game and demonstrated significant solidity and contundence throughout the semifinal stage.
First Leg Schedule and Venue
The first leg of the final between Alianza Lima and San Martín is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026. The match will be held at the Polideportivo Lucha Fuentes, located in Villa El Salvador. The venue has a total capacity of 6,000 spectators.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. In Peru. For international viewers, the start times are as follows:
- Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia: 5:00 p.m.
- Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile, and United States (Washington): 6:00 p.m.
- Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay: 7:00 p.m.
The final will determine whether Alianza Lima can secure its third consecutive title or if San Martín will reclaim the championship after their return to the league’s final stage.