Cienciano del Cusco will host Brazilian team Botafogo on Thursday, August 13, in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The match will take place at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco, Peru.
The tie marks the first time the two clubs have met in international competition. Cienciano, managed by Horacio Melgarejo, reach the last 16 after eliminating defending champions Lanús of Argentina with a heavy victory in the previous round.
Botafogo enter the fixture undefeated in this year's Copa Sudamericana. The Brazilian club is considered one of the main contenders for the title after maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the tournament.
Kickoff times and schedule
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. local time in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Supporters in Costa Rica and Mexico can watch from 6:30 p.m., while kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. in Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela, and the United States, including Miami, New York, and Washington D.C.
In Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, the game starts at 9:30 p.m. Viewers in Spain can follow the action starting at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14.
Television and streaming coverage
Television coverage across South America will be provided by ESPN, with streaming available on Disney Plus for subscribers. ESPN will air the match in Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay, while ESPN 2 broadcasts in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Fans in Argentina and Brazil can tune in via ESPN 3.
In Costa Rica and Mexico, streaming coverage will be available on Disney Plus Premium. Viewers in the United States and Canada can watch the broadcast live on beIN Sports.
