Who needs panic when tickets aren’t sold yet? Rest assured, tickets haven’t vanished and the sale isn’t a hoax. CONMEBOL had planned to start ticketing for the Sudamericana final at Barranquilla’s Metropolitano, but has pushed the launch to an undisclosed later date.
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Last week the federation announced that sales would kick off Monday, yet hours ago it pulled the notice without further explanation.
What’s certain now is that Monday, October 26, saw no ticket rollout, and sales are postponed to a later day.
Unofficial sources close to Boca Juniors – one of the finalists alongside Atlético Mineiro – say the new window opens on Tuesday, November 3, pending CONMEBOL’s confirmation. In my view, this delay gives supporters a realistic chance to secure seats.
The rollout will begin with the popular North and South sections, allocated to Boca and Mineiro fans respectively, while CONMEBOL will handle the East and West zones for the general public.
The venue, now dubbed ‘Supermetro’, has boosted its capacity to roughly 65,000 spectators.
If any North or South tickets remain, CONMEBOL will release them to the broader audience, but only after the fan‑club allocations are completed.
Officials continue to urge buyers to use only the official platform and steer clear of third‑party sellers or unauthorized websites.
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So far, the per‑person purchase limit hasn’t been disclosed; details will follow when the official terms are announced.
The final will feature an official Fan Fest packed with activities, promising an experience that could set a new standard for future South American finals. Will this fan‑centric approach become the norm for upcoming tournaments?