Can Boca’s surge reshape the Sudamericana? The Argentine side now sits among the four best in the 2026 edition and, while still chasing the title, has seen its revenue jump dramatically.
Boca tops the semifinal earnings chart with $6,280,000, but that sum isn’t solely from the Sudamericana – a sizable chunk stems from its Libertadores run.
The club entered the year in the Libertadores, finished third in its group and dropped into the Sudamericana. $3,680,000 of its total comes from that initial campaign.
CONMEBOL’s payout model rewards more than just progression; match results also boost the pot, meaning on‑field performance directly inflates the bankroll.
For my money, Flamengo’s Libertadores haul sets a new benchmark, leading the four semifinalists with Palmeiras, Estudiantes and Fluminense completing the group.
- Flamengo: $9,610,000 accumulated.
- Palmeiras: $9,270,000 accumulated.
- Estudiantes: $8,930,000 accumulated.
- Fluminense: $8,930,000 accumulated.
In the Sudamericana, Boca leads the earnings list, sharing the stage with Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro and Montevideo City Torque, all eyeing the final spot.
- Boca: $6,280,000 accumulated.
- Vasco da Gama: Sudamericana semifinalist.
- Atlético Mineiro: Sudamericana semifinalist.
- Montevideo City Torque: Sudamericana semifinalist. Will they keep the momentum?
Beyond what they’ve already earned, each semifinalist still stands to collect hefty bonuses – the Libertadores champion adds $25 million, runner‑up $7 million; the Sudamericana winner gains $10 million, second place $2.5 million.
The Sudamericana semifinals kick off on October 13, when Boca meets Vasco da Gama, while Atlético Mineiro faces Montevideo City Torque on the 14th. Return legs follow on October 20‑21, and the final is slated for November 21 at Barranquilla’s Metropolitano Stadium.
Libertadores semifinals begin on October 14 with Fluminense versus Palmeiras, and a day later Estudiantes takes on Flamengo. Second legs are set for October 21‑22, and the grand finale lands on November 28 in Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario.