Racing vs Independiente: kick-off time, TV and derby context

What is being played and when

Racing and Independiente meet on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. Argentina time in Matchday 13 of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The match was scheduled as an interzonal fixture.

The listed venue for the derby is Estadio Presidente Perón in Avellaneda. Given the time slot and the rivalry, it is one of the main fixtures of the Argentine football matchday.

How to watch in Argentina

The official Liga Profesional schedule lists Racing vs Independiente for broadcast on TNT Sports and ESPN Premium. Both are pay sports channels, so access depends on each subscriber’s contracted service.

Because the match is scheduled for the early afternoon, viewers should check their cable operator or authorized platform for those channels in advance.

The sporting context before the derby

In the preview published on October 14, the Liga Profesional said Racing came into the derby after a 2-0 defeat to Belgrano and was 13th in Zone B with 11 points.

The same preview said Independiente had drawn 0-0 with Talleres and was 7th in Zone A with 18 points before the Avellaneda derby.