Flamengo face off against Independiente Medellin in Matchday 2 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage. Fans in the United States can watch the matchup live—here’s all the key information on kickoff time and viewing options, including TV coverage and streaming details.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Flamengo vs Independiente Medellin on US television and via legal streaming:
WHO
Flamengo vs Independiente Medellin
WHAT
Copa Libertadores
WHEN
8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT • Thursday, April 16, 2026
WHERE
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Match Overview
Back on home turf for their first Group A appearance in the tournament, Flamengo return to Maracanã Stadium with momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 result at altitude in Cusco, a performance that underlined their ability to handle difficult conditions early in the Copa Libertadores.
Meanwhile, Independiente Medellin head into this matchup looking to build on a 1-1 draw against Estudiantes de La Plata, knowing that points will be tough to come by in Rio as Group A rapidly shapes into one of the most demanding sections of the competition, where every result could define the race to advance.
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