Blooming vs River Plate: Tickets and Live Stream Guide | Copa Sudamericana 2026
- Blooming of Bolivia and River Plate of Argentina are scheduled to face each other in the opening matchday of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.
- The first encounter between the two clubs will take place on April 8, 2026.
- River Plate enters the tournament as the maximum favorite to win the title.
Blooming of Bolivia and River Plate of Argentina are scheduled to face each other in the opening matchday of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.
The first encounter between the two clubs will take place on April 8, 2026. The match is set to kick off at 05:30 PM at the Estadio Ramón Aguilera Costas.
River Plate enters the tournament as the maximum favorite to win the title. The matchup follows the official completion of the group stage draw for both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana 2026.
Matchday Fixtures
The Blooming and River Plate match is part of a broader schedule of opening fixtures for the competition. Other matches scheduled for the tournament’s early stages include several high-profile clashes across South America.
On April 7, 2026, the schedule includes the following matches:
- Independiente vs. Racing Club at 06:00 PM ET
- Barracas Central vs. Vasco da Gama at 06:00 PM ET
- O’Higgins vs. Millonarios at 08:00 PM ET
- Boston River vs. São Paulo at 08:30 PM ET
- Alianza Atlético vs. Atlético Tigre at 10:00 PM ET
Following those, April 8, 2026, features additional matchups alongside the Blooming and River Plate fixture:
- C.D. Cuenca vs. Santos at 06:00 PM ET
- Recoleta vs. San Lorenzo at 06:00 PM ET
- Deportivo Riestra vs. Palestino at 06:00 PM ET
- Audax Italiano vs. Club Olimpia at 08:00 PM ET
- Montevideo City Torque
Return Leg and Ticket Information
The return leg of the fixture is already scheduled to take place on May 27, 2026. This match will be hosted by River Plate at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a scheduled start time of 21:30.
Ticket options for the May 27 match at El Monumental have been made available. Pricing for the event varies by section:
- Short Side Middle Tier tickets are priced at USD $192.
- Long Side Lower Tier tickets are priced at USD $210.
Broadcasting and Coverage
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana is being broadcast across multiple regions. DAZN is providing coverage and transmission details for viewers in Argentina, Bolivia, Spain, Mexico and the United States.
In the United States, beIN SPORTS is providing match information and coverage for the tournament fixtures.