Live Copa Sudamericana TV & Streaming Schedule

Where to Stream Copa Sudamericana Live

The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official Copa Sudamericana action.

The Copa Sudamericana is South America's second-tier club tournament, similar to the Europa League in Europe. It's for teams that didn't qualify for the Copa Libertadores. The travel is brutal. Teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia fly all over the continent for midweek games. The group stage is wrapping up, with the knockout rounds starting next month.

Top teams

Brazilian clubs usually dominate. São Paulo, Corinthians, and Internacional have all won the tournament in recent years. Argentine clubs are always in the mix — Racing Club, Estudiantes, and Independiente have deep histories in this competition. Colombian and Ecuadorian clubs also make deep runs. The tournament is less top-heavy than the Libertadores. The gap between the big clubs and the rest is smaller. That makes the knockout rounds unpredictable.

Format

The tournament starts with a group stage. Teams from across South America are drawn into groups. The top teams advance to the knockout rounds. From there, it's two-leg ties until the final, which is a single match at a neutral venue. The format has changed a few times over the years. CONMEBOL expanded the tournament to include more teams and align it with the Libertadores schedule. It runs parallel to the big tournament, with matches on weeknights.

Viewership

The Sudamericana pulls strong numbers across South America. The knockout rounds regularly draw over 30 million viewers. The final is a big event, especially when Brazilian or Argentine clubs are involved. The tournament doesn't have the same prestige as the Libertadores, but it's still a major deal in South America. Clubs take it seriously. The winner gets a spot in the next year's Libertadores, which is a huge incentive.

TV options in South America

Coverage varies by country. In Brazil, ESPN Brasil and Paramount+ hold the rights. In Argentina, ESPN and DirecTV split the coverage. In other countries, local broadcasters have deals with CONMEBOL. There's no single broadcaster for the whole region. Fans in each country know where to find their team's matches.

Streaming options in the US

beIN Sports is the exclusive home of the Copa Sudamericana in the United States. They show matches on their cable channels and streaming app. If you don't have cable, you can get beIN through FuboTV, Sling TV, or Fanatiz. Fanatiz is the most affordable option for just the soccer content. Spanish commentary is the default, but some matches have English options.

International viewing

In Europe, coverage varies by country. In Spain, Movistar Plus+ carries some matches. In the UK, Premier Sports has the rights. In other parts of Europe, it's a mix of local broadcasters and streaming. For fans in countries without a local broadcaster, the beIN Sports app is sometimes available, but it's region-locked. A VPN is often the solution for international fans who want to watch.

Current season

The 2026 Copa Sudamericana kicked off in February. The group stage is wrapping up in April, with the knockout rounds starting in May. Brazilian clubs are looking strong this year, with several still in the hunt. Argentine clubs are also well represented. The final is scheduled for November at a neutral venue in South America. Racing Club are the defending champions after winning the 2025 final against Cruzeiro.