Sporting Cristal Bragantino: kickoff time and how to watch
Sporting Cristal Bragantino meet Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time (7:30 p.m. in Lima) in CONMEBOL Sudamericana knockout playoffs at Estadio Nacional in Peru. The winner advances to face Atlético Mineiro in the round of 16, with live coverage listed on Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. local time in Lima / 9:30 p.m. Brasília on July 22, 2026.
- The first-leg playoff is at Estadio Nacional del Perú, with Argentine officials Leandro Rey (referee) and Silvio Trucco (VAR).
- Sporting Cristal enters from Libertadores Group F (third); RB Bragantino finished second in Sudamericana Group H.
- Brazilian fans can stream the match on Paramount+, per Band coverage.
- The aggregate winner books a round-of-16 date with Atlético Mineiro.
What time is Sporting Cristal vs RB Bragantino?
According to CONMEBOL Sudamericana, the fixture is set for Wednesday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Estadio Nacional in Lima.
Band's matchday guide lists the same kickoff as 9:30 p.m. Brasília time—standard for Peru's UTC−5 slot versus Brazil's UTC−3. That is the clock U.S. East Coast viewers should convert from when checking regional listings.
Why does this Sudamericana playoff matter?
This is a two-legged knockout playoff for a place in the round of 16. Sporting Cristal dropped into the Sudamericana after finishing third in Libertadores Group F behind Cerro Porteño and Palmeiras.
RB Bragantino earned the slot as runners-up in Sudamericana Group H, behind River Plate. CONMEBOL notes the series winner will meet Atlético Mineiro in the last 16.
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How can you watch Sporting Cristal Bragantino live?
Band reports Sporting Cristal vs Red Bull Bragantino is available on Paramount+ in Brazil on July 22. Check your local Paramount+ or rights-holder schedule if you are watching from the US or UK, as territorial packages can differ.
Peru's "Cervecero" side debuts in this Sudamericana run under new coach Roberto Mosquera, who replaced Zé Ricardo and remains unbeaten since returning for a fourth spell. Bragantino, managed by Vagner Mancini, sat fourth in the Brasileirão after a 1-1 draw with Fluminense and is chasing continental continuity after a strong group phase.
Cristal has added attack options including Hernán Barcos, Juan Manuel Cuesta and Michael Hoyos. CONMEBOL also highlights Cristal's strong knockout home form (11 wins in its last 15 CONMEBOL home knockout games) and Bragantino's 2024 playoff precedent of eliminating Barcelona SC 4-3 on aggregate.