For the first time, Pluto TV airs all 22 matches of the CONMEBOL U-20 Libertadores live and free. Flamengo hunts a third straight title; Palmeiras wants revenge.
Pluto TV, the world’s most widely distributed free streaming (FAST) service, will broadcast every match of the CONMEBOL U-20 Libertadores 2026 live and at no cost. The tournament takes place in Ecuador from March 7 to 22, featuring 22 games across the group stage and knockout rounds — all available without a subscription.
This marks the first time the competition appears on the platform’s lineup. To handle simultaneous kickoffs, Pluto TV will deploy two dedicated channels: Pluto TV Esportes and Pluto TV Esportes 2, activated during overlapping live windows.
Flamengo eyes the treble; Palmeiras seeks payback
Brazil enters the tournament with two powerhouse clubs. Flamengo arrives as back-to-back champions, having claimed the title in both 2024 and 2025, and are firmly targeting a historic third consecutive crown. Palmeiras return fueled by unfinished business — the São Paulo club reached the final of the last edition only to fall to Flamengo on penalties.
Brazilian clubs’ group stage schedule
All times in Brasília (BRT):
Flamengo
Mar 7 – 9 PM – Flamengo vs. Estudiantes de Mérida
Mar 10 – 7 PM – Bolívar vs. Flamengo
Mar 13 – 9 PM – Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín
Palmeiras
Mar 8 – 9 PM – Palmeiras vs. Universidad Católica (ECU)
Mar 11 – 7 PM – Olimpia vs. Palmeiras
Mar 14 – 6:30 PM – Palmeiras vs. Sporting Cristal
Other group stage fixtures
Mar 7 – 6:30 PM – Universidad Católica (CHI) vs. Defensor Sporting
Mar 8 – 6:30 PM – River Plate (URU) vs. Always Ready
Mar 9 – 6:30 PM – Independiente del Valle vs. Cerro Porteño
Mar 9 – 9 PM – Peñarol vs. Caracas
Mar 10 – 4 PM – Sporting Cristal vs. Olimpia
Mar 11 – 4 PM – Estudiantes de Mérida vs. Independiente Medellín
Mar 12 – 4 PM – Bolívar vs. Universidad Católica (ECU)
Mar 12 – 6:30 PM – Always Ready vs. Defensor Sporting
Mar 13 – 6:30 PM – River Plate (URU) vs. Universidad Católica (CHI)
Mar 14 – 4 PM – Cerro Porteño vs. Peñarol
Semifinals and final also live
The knockout stage — semifinals and the grand final — is scheduled for March 19–22 and will also air live on Pluto TV. The tournament features 12 clubs split into three groups of four, with the top teams advancing to the decisive rounds.
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