Vasco and Boca Juniors will play for a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final over two Tuesdays in October. The first leg will be on October 13 at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, with Boca as the home side. The second leg will be on October 20, also at 9:30 p.m., with Vasco hosting in Rio de Janeiro, but the stadium had not yet been confirmed as of the September 28 reporting update.
There is an important timing detail for viewers following SBT's coverage: the broadcaster announced that its programming starts at 9:15 p.m., while kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The two times therefore refer to different moments. One is the start of the broadcast and the other is the official start of the match.
Vasco vs Boca Juniors: dates, times, home teams and broadcast
| Leg | Date | Home team and venue | Broadcast starts | Kickoff | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First leg | October 13, 2026, Tuesday | Boca Juniors, La Bombonera, Buenos Aires | 9:15 p.m., Brasília time | 9:30 p.m., Brasília time | SBT, +SBT and SBT Sports on YouTube. ge also lists Paramount+. |
| Second leg | October 20, 2026, Tuesday | Vasco, Rio de Janeiro, stadium to be confirmed | 9:15 p.m., Brasília time | 9:30 p.m., Brasília time | SBT, +SBT and SBT Sports on YouTube. ge also lists Paramount+. |
Why does the broadcast start at 9:15 p.m. if kickoff is at 9:30 p.m.?
SBT said its coverage of both matches begins at 9:15 p.m. on free-to-air television, +SBT and the SBT Sports YouTube channel. CONMEBOL scheduled both matches for 9:30 p.m. In practice, that creates a 15-minute window between the announced start of the broadcast and kickoff.
This distinction avoids treating 9:15 p.m. as the match start time. Viewers who want the opening portion of the coverage can tune in from 9:15 p.m. Those who only need the official kickoff time should use 9:30 p.m.
Who hosts each semifinal leg?
Boca Juniors are the home team in the first leg and will host Vasco at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on October 13. One week later the order is reversed: Vasco will be the home team for the second leg on October 20 in Rio de Janeiro.
The home designation for the second leg is settled, but the stadium is not. CONMEBOL's official page still lists the venue for the return match as “to be confirmed.” SBT likewise says the game will be played in Rio de Janeiro at a venue that has yet to be defined.
Will the second leg be played at São Januário?
That is not the scenario indicated by the available information. ge reported that, from the semifinals onward, CONMEBOL requires venues with a minimum capacity of 30,000, while São Januário operates below that threshold. Vasco therefore needs another stadium to host Boca.
On September 22, CNN Brasil, in reporting produced with Itatiaia, said Vasco had formally requested the use of the Maracanã for October 20. The request still required review and authorization. Until there is an official confirmation, the reliable status is: Vasco are the home team in Rio de Janeiro, with the stadium still to be confirmed.
Where can you watch both Vasco vs Boca Juniors matches?
SBT announced coverage of both matches on free-to-air SBT, +SBT and the SBT Sports YouTube channel, with programming starting at 9:15 p.m. ge also lists Paramount+ as a streaming option for both legs.
Because the second-leg stadium is still pending, it helps to separate fixed information from details that may be updated. The dates, times, home-team order and the SBT platforms are defined. The exact venue for the return match is the main outstanding item.
What is at stake in the semifinal?
Vasco and Boca are playing a two-leg tie for a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final. Vasco reached the semifinal after eliminating Independiente Santa Fe, while Boca advanced by overcoming São Paulo. CONMEBOL scheduled the final for November 21 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
For supporters planning ahead, the practical summary is straightforward: October 13 and 20, SBT coverage from 9:15 p.m., and kickoff at 9:30 p.m. Boca host the first leg at La Bombonera. Vasco host the second leg in Rio de Janeiro, with the stadium still awaiting confirmation.
