Copa Libertadores

Publication date: 29 Aug 2022

About the Copa Libertadores

The CONMEBOL Libertadores (Copa Libertadores de América) is an annual football tournament among the best clubs in South America.

The cup is named after the historical leaders of the War for Independence of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

There are 47 clubs taking part in the current tournament. They compete against each other for 6-8 months. There are 3 stages in total: First Stage, Second stage, Playoffs.

Official CONMEBOL website

2023 Copa Libertadores

The 64rd draw of the Copa Libertadores de América is held under the auspices of CONMEBOL from 7 February to 11 November 2023.

The final match will take place at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

History of the Copa Libertadores

The first club championship in South America was held in 1948. It involved 7 South American countries. Vasco de Gama’s team from Brazil became the winner. Throughout history, the official name of the Libertadores Cup has changed 7 times. The name of the CONMEBOL Libertadores has been valid since 2018.

Club Atlético Independiente from Avellaneda, Argentina have won the Cup 7 times.

The reigning winner is the Palmeiras team from Brazil. 

Winners of the previous Copa Libertadores seasons

The year Venue Results
2021 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay Palmeiras (Brazil) 2:1 Flamengo (Brazil)
2020/2021 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Palmeiras (Brazil) 2:1 Santos (Brazil)
2019 Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Lima, Peru Flamengo (Brazil) 2:1 River Plate (Argentina)

2024 Copa Libertadores

According to preliminary information, the new season of the CONMEBOL Cup will take place from February 12 to November 16, 2024. The final match will take place on November 16 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Keep an eye on the dates of football tournaments and other events in our Sports Events Calendar.

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