The third round of the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage will take place between Tuesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 24, with 16 key matches that will shape the future of the teams in “La Gran Conquista.” All the games will be broadcast exclusively on beIN SPORTS USA, making the channel the go-to place to catch every minute of action in this exciting week of continental football.

Tournament Format

The group stage format features 32 teams split into eight groups (A to H), with four teams in each group. Each club will play six matches in total, three at home and three away. At the end of this stage, the top team from each group advances directly to the round of 16, while the second-place teams will face off in a preliminary round with the third-place finishers from the Copa Libertadores.

The 2025 Copa Sudamericana offers not only continental prestige but also significant prize money: $900,000 for participating in the group stage, an additional $100,000 for each win, and up to $6 million for the champion.

Match Schedule (ET)

Tuesday, April 22:
– 6:00 PM: Boston River vs Nacional Potosí
– 6:00 PM: Guaraní vs Independiente
– 8:30 PM: GV San José vs Once Caldas
– 8:30 PM: Vasco da Gama vs Lanús
– 10:00 PM: Melgar vs Puerto Cabello

Wednesday, April 23:
– 6:00 PM: Unión Española vs Fluminense
– 6:00 PM: Huracán vs América de Cali
– 8:30 PM: Caracas vs Atlético Mineiro
– 8:30 PM: Vitória vs Cerro Largo
– 10:00 PM: Mushuc Runa vs Unión de Santa Fe
– 10:00 PM: Atlético Grau vs Sportivo Luqueño

Thursday, April 24:
– 6:00 PM: Godoy Cruz vs Grêmio
– 6:00 PM: Corinthians vs Racing (URU)
– 8:30 PM: Palestino vs Cruzeiro
– 8:30 PM: Deportes Iquique vs Cienciano
– 10:00 PM: Universidad Católica vs Defensa y Justicia

How to follow the Copa Sudamericana

After the group stage, the tournament moves into a playoff round between the second-place teams from each group and the third-place teams from the Copa Libertadores. This will be followed by the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the grand final in a one-off match at a neutral venue.

beIN SPORTS USA is the only channel in the United States where you can watch the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, with key clashes like Godoy Cruz vs Grêmio or Vasco da Gama vs Lanús, matchups that could define the course of this edition of the tournament.