U. de Chile vs. Deportes La Serena: Time, TV Channel & How to Watch League Cup 2026 Debut

Santiago, Chile – Universidad de Chile will host Deportes La Serena today, March 20, 2026, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, marking the opening match of the 2026 Copa de la Liga. The match is scheduled to initiate at 6:00 p.m. Local time.

The Copa de la Liga, a new tournament created by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP), is taking place during the March FIFA date, which also includes friendly matches for the Chilean National Team. The competition offers a pathway to the 2027 Copa Libertadores, awarding a spot to Chile 3, as well as qualification for the Chilean Super Cup.

Universidad de Chile enters the match following a 1-0 victory over Coquimbo Unido, a result that came after the departure of former coach Francisco Meneghini. Jhon Valladares is currently serving as interim coach. However, the team will be without several key players due to injury, including Charles Aránguiz, Matías Zaldivia, Octavio Rivero, Lucas Assadi, and Bianneider Tamayo. Fabián Hormazábal and Javier Altamirano have been called up to the Chilean national team for their upcoming tour of Oceania.

Deportes La Serena arrives at the Estadio Nacional in good form, having recently drawn 2-2 against Ñublense. The team shares Group D with Universidad de Chile, Unión La Calera, and Audax Italiano.

Viewers in Chile can watch the match live on TNT Sports Premium. The game will also be available for streaming on HBO Max.

The match represents the first of eight scheduled for the opening date of the Copa de la Liga, with teams competing within their respective groups. The last encounter between Universidad de Chile and Deportes La Serena occurred on September 28, 2025, ending in a 1-1 draw.