Estudiantes vs Flamengo in La Plata: kickoff, TV and semifinal context

A semifinal at UNO

Estudiantes de La Plata host Flamengo on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Argentina time, at UNO, in the first leg of a CONMEBOL Libertadores semifinal. The tie is listed in the competition’s official schedule, with Estudiantes at home for the opening match.

Estudiantes’ official match page also places the game at UNO and lists Fox Sports, Telefé and Disney+ as broadcasters. Because TV schedules can change, viewers outside the stadium should check their provider or platform close to kickoff.

A meeting of four-time champions

The sporting hook is straightforward: CONMEBOL describes Estudiantes as a four-time champion of America and Flamengo as the reigning champion and a four-time continental winner. That gives the semifinal a clear historical weight beyond each squad’s current form.

For La Plata, the night brings a rare football setting: a continental semifinal at the club’s own stadium, with attention on the first step of a two-legged series. The 2026 Libertadores final is scheduled for Montevideo, according to CONMEBOL’s calendar.

Officials and practical match details

Estudiantes reported Juan Gabriel Benítez as the main referee, with Eduardo Cardozo and Milciades Saldívar as assistant referees. Ulises Mereles is listed for VAR on the club’s official match sheet.

The club had previously announced a staggered ticket sale for members and priority groups, but that notice does not confirm availability at publication time. For readers without a secured ticket, the verified practical details are kickoff time, venue and the announced broadcast outlets.