South American soccer's biggest club prize has reached its business end. The 2026 Copa Libertadores - the 67th edition of CONMEBOL’s premier tournament - is in the semi-finals this October, building toward a single-match final on November 28 at the iconic Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Whether you are looking to secure seats for the high-stakes semi-final second legs or planning a trip for the final in Montevideo, here is everything you need to know: upcoming fixtures, ticket availability, pricing expectations, and how the tournament format works.
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Upcoming Copa Libertadores 2026 fixtures & tickets
Semi-Finals & Final Match Schedule
With the round of 16 and quarter-finals concluded, four continental powerhouses remain in contention for the trophy:
Fluminense vs. Palmeiras
- 1st Leg: October 14, 2026 - Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- 2nd Leg: October 21, 2026 - Nubank Parque, São Paulo
Estudiantes de La Plata vs. Flamengo
- 1st Leg: October 15, 2026 - Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata
- 2nd Leg: October 22, 2026 - Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Copa Libertadores Final
- Date: November 28, 2026
- Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
How to buy Copa Libertadores 2026 tickets
Official ticket sales for two-legged knockout ties are managed directly by each host club via their official ticketing partners, with priority windows granted to club members.
For the single-leg final in Montevideo, CONMEBOL releases general public allocations across neutral and finalist-allocated ends.
For international travelers, visiting supporters, or fans seeking premium seating without waiting for limited club sales windows, secondary ticket marketplaces offer the most flexible solution.
Trusted resale platforms list verified tickets across all remaining knockout legs and the November 28 final.
How much do Copa Libertadores 2026 tickets cost?
Official prices for the 2026 final have not yet been confirmed; CONMEBOL typically announces final ticket categories once the venue's protocol areas and finalist allocations are finalized, usually a few weeks after the semi-finals. As a guide, categories at recent Copa Libertadores finals have run as follows:
- Category 1: ~$320
- Category 2: ~$200
- Category 3: ~$95
Each finalist club also manages its own allocation and pricing for supporter sections, so prices can vary depending on which two teams reach Montevideo. Quarter-final and semi-final ticket prices are generally set by the host club and vary by opponent and stadium, typically ranging from budget general-admission tickets to premium seating well above face value on the resale market.
Copa Libertadores 2026 format explained
The Copa Libertadores runs across eight phases and almost the entire soccer calendar year:
- First, second and third qualifying stages (February–March): Lower-seeded clubs from Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela battled for the remaining group-stage berths.
- Group stage (April–May): 32 teams split into eight groups of four, playing home and away. The top two in each group advanced.
- Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals (August–October): Two-legged knockout ties, seeded by group-stage performance.
- Final (November): A single match at a neutral venue, Estadio Centenario in Montevideo for 2026.
Brazil and Argentina supply the most clubs (eight and seven representatives respectively), reflecting their continued strength in continental competition. Independiente hold the record for the most Libertadores titles won by an Argentine club, while Brazilian sides have claimed the last seven editions in a row.