Chilean football: Copa de la Liga final set for October 16

The final of the 2026 Copa de la Liga between Coquimbo Unido and O’Higgins has been confirmed for Friday, October 16, at 20:00 at the Claro Arena in Santiago. The match was rescheduled following previous delays caused by weather and security concerns in Valparaíso.

While the match will not be broadcast on TNT Sports, it will be available via streaming on HBO Max. The winner of this inaugural tournament will secure a spot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores as ‘Chile 3’.

In other Chilean football news, Deportes Antofagasta will host Universidad de Chile in a Copa Chile quarter-final match at the Estadio Regional Calvo y Bascuñán. Authorities have set a capacity limit of 10,000 spectators and implemented a temporary ban on alcohol sales within five blocks of the stadium.

Additionally, Huachipato defeated Universidad de Concepción 2-0 in a Campeonato Nacional fixture, leaving U de Concepción in the relegation zone, while Huachipato moves closer to international competition spots. Cobreloa is also preparing for a Liga de Ascenso match against Deportes Temuco despite several injuries and suspensions.