sports
noviembre 30, 2025
¡Por fin le tocó a Colombia!: Barranquilla será sede de la final de la Copa Suramericana en el 2026
Estaido Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez Foto: Alcaldía de Barranquilla
TL;DR
- Barranquilla will host the 2026 Copa Suramericana final.
- This is the first time a Colombian city will host a single-match continental final.
- The Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez stadium will be modernized.
- Stadium capacity will increase from 46,000 to over 65,000 spectators.
- The playing field will be lowered by 1.8 meters, and the athletic track removed.
- A new hybrid turf will be installed.
- Facilities such as locker rooms, VIP areas, and press areas will be upgraded.