# 2026 Copa Libertadores Femenina tournament organization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-copa-libertadores-femenina-tournament-organization
> Updated: 2026-10-03T21:27:40.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Conmebol has finalized the group stage draw and schedule for the 2026 Copa Libertadores Femenina. The tournament is set to be hosted in Quito, Ecuador, from October 15 to October 31, featuring 16 South American clubs.

Brazilian clubs remain prominent in the competition. Defending champion Corinthians is placed in Group A alongside Colo-Colo, Caracas, and a Colombian representative. Palmeiras will compete in Group B against Dragonas IDV, Belgrano, and Universitario, while Cruzeiro is assigned to Group C with LDU Quito, Bolívar, and Olimpia.

Host nation representatives include Dragonas IDV in Group B and LDU Quito in Group C. To manage the tournament, Conmebol has announced an officiating roster led by Venezuelan FIFA international referee Stefani Escobar. Escobar will lead a three-person delegation from Venezuela, including assistant referees Migdalia Rodríguez and Francis García, following technical and physical preparations in Quito.

The group stage will follow a single round-robin format, where the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, including the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Quito to host 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina

The 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina will be held in Quito, Ecuador, featuring 16 clubs and a Venezuelan-led officiating delegation including referee Stefani Escobar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-to-host-2026-conmebol-libertadores-femenina

### 2026-09-19: Brazilian clubs assigned to 2026 Libertadores Feminina groups

Brazilian clubs Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro have been assigned to groups for the 2026 Libertadores Feminina in Ecuador, scheduled for October 15–31.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-clubs-assigned-to-2026-libertadores-feminina-groups

### 2026-09-14: Conmebol announces 2026 Copa Libertadores Femenina groups

Conmebol has announced the groups for the 2026 Copa Libertadores Femenina, featuring teams from Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and more, with the tournament hosted in Quito.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conmebol-announces-2026-copa-libertadores-femenina-groups

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