Peruvian clubs launch Copa de la Liga 2026 with reserve squads and streaming coverage

The Copa de la Liga 2026 began on June 11, featuring teams from Peru's Liga 1 and Liga 2. Major clubs—including Alianza Lima, Universitario and Sporting Cristal—fielded reserve squads to develop young talent while the World Cup dominates global attention. All matches are streamed exclusively on the FPF’s Bicolor+ platform, with additional live updates on YouTube and partner sites.

The tournament is organized into ten regional groups (A‑J) and the first round schedule saw ADA Jaén defeat Comerciantes Universo 2‑0, Bentín Tacna Heroica beat Melgar 3‑2, and other fixtures across the weekend. Standings after the opening day show Alianza Lima, Universitario and Sporting Cristal leading their respective groups, though points remain at zero as matches are just starting.

Off the pitch, Alianza Lima is reported to be pursuing defender Emilio Saba, a player with international experience for Palestine, as part of its squad‑strengthening plans for the second half of the season. The club’s interest underscores the competitive market for talent among Peru’s top teams as they balance youth development with immediate performance goals.