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COPA SUDAMERICANA 2006
Event Date
: July to December 2006
Rights Availability : All platforms, available across Asia
Programme
: 23 matches available LIVE or Delayed LIVE
45 matches available on Tape Delayed
+ Mid-tournament highlights (12 x 30-mins)
+ Post-tournament wrap-up (2 x 60-mins)
Delivery Method
: Via satellite or tape delayed
Participating Teams : 35 Clubs: Argentina (6), Bolivia (2), Brazil (8), Chile (2), Colombia (2),
Ecuador (2), Paraguay (2), Peru (2), Uruguay (2), Mexico (2), Venezuela
(2), USA (1) and the defending champion Boca Juniors (Argentina).
The Copa Sudamericana (South American Cup) is the supporting club competition in South
América, not unlike the UEFA Cup in Europe. It takes place in the second half of the year. This
new championship began its first season in 2002 and gathers the best teams from South
American countries. The entire format of the competition is on a playoff system. Participating
nations are from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay
and Venezuela. The winners of the Copa Sudamericana qualifiy for the Recopa Sudamericana,
in 2006, where they will take on the winners of the 2005 Copa Libertadortes.
The Copa Sudamericana's format is similar to the Copa Libertadores held in the earlier part of the
year but it will have the participation of more Brazilian and Argentinean clubs, making it more
attractive and lively. To add to the excitement invitations are extended to teams from the USA
and Mexico.
*Watch out for updates for the 2006 season!
