Barcelona SC will square off against Cruzeiro in Matchday 1 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage. Viewers in the United States can watch the full matchup live—here’s all the essential information on kickoff time and broadcast or streaming options.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Barcelona SC vs Cruzeiro on US television and via legal streaming:
WHO
Barcelona SC vs Cruzeiro
WHAT
Copa Libertadores
WHEN
6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
WHERE
Fubo, Fanatiz, DirecTV Stream, beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi and ViX
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Match Overview
Matchday 1 of the Copa Libertadores brings an intriguing early test as Cruzeiro look to shake off a slow domestic start—just seven points from 10 Brasileirao matches—when they open group play against Barcelona SC.
The Ecuadorians arrive in stronger form sitting third in Ecuador’s LigaPro and eager to exploit any weaknesses despite the challenge of playing in Brazil, making this a key opportunity for both sides to set the tone in the group—don’t miss this high-stakes showdown.
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