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America de Cali hosts Independiente Medellin in Colombia’s Liga BetPlay Dimayor 2026 on Sunday, October 11, with kickoff set for 9:15 PM ET at Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. In the United States, the match airs on RCN Nuestra Tele and streams on Fanatiz, fuboTV and Sling. League leaders America can take a huge step toward the semifinal quadrangulars, while seventh-place Medellin needs points to protect its spot in the top eight.
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| Match | America de Cali vs Independiente Medellin |
| Date | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:15 PM ET (8:15 PM CT, 6:15 PM PT) |
| Competition | Liga BetPlay Dimayor 2026-II, Fecha 14 |
| U.S. TV | RCN Nuestra Tele |
| U.S. Stream | Fanatiz / fuboTV / Sling |
| Venue | Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, Cali |
Where to Watch America de Cali vs Medellin
In the United States, RCN Nuestra Tele carries the match on television. The Colombian international channel is available through fuboTV and Sling TV, so subscribers to either service can watch the broadcast live. Fanatiz streams every Liga BetPlay Dimayor match live in the United States, making it the standalone streaming option. Kickoff is 9:15 PM ET on Sunday, October 11.
Why America de Cali vs Medellin Matters
America de Cali sits first with 27 points from 12 matches, three clear of Deportivo Cali, and owns the best goal difference in the tournament at plus 17. A win on Sunday would take David Gonzalez’s side to 30 points and could seal mathematical qualification for the semifinal quadrangulars. Few teams in South America are in better shape.
For Medellin the stakes are different but just as real. Seventh with 20 points, the Poderoso holds the last direct qualification places by a thin margin and has taken just one point from its last three matches. A result in Cali would steady Luis Amaranto Perea’s side before a demanding run-in. The Pascual Guerrero reopens at full capacity for the first time since the August earthquake restrictions.
Recent Form
League matches only, most recent first. America de Cali (1st, 27 points): three wins, one draw and one defeat in the last five, most recently a 2-1 comeback win at Llaneros sealed by Cristian Tovar’s stoppage-time header.
Independiente Medellin (7th, 20 points): one win, two draws and two defeats in the last five, with a 0-1 home loss to Santa Fe in the last round decided by Victor Moreno’s 87th-minute goal.
Team News
America’s October 8 medical report confirmed center back Brayan Cordoba is available again after a muscle injury. Adrian Ramos (readaptation), Jose Cavadia (plantar fascia tear) and Jan Lucumi (knee sprain) remain doubtful. Yeison Guzman leads the team with eight league goals.
Medellin loses midfielder Agustin Martegani to a one-match suspension after his fifth yellow card against Santa Fe, while Juan Fernando Quintero is still recovering. John Montano is the visitors’ top scorer with five league goals.
Head to Head
Medellin won the most recent meeting 2-1 at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on March 30, 2026, in the Apertura, with Jose Ortiz scoring twice in the final minutes to overturn Yeison Guzman’s first-half opener for America. Across 57 all-time meetings, America holds the edge with 25 wins to Medellin’s 22, and at the Pascual Guerrero the hosts have won 17 of 29 encounters.
Prediction
America de Cali 2-1 Medellin. The leaders have the best attack and the best defense in the tournament, and the Pascual Guerrero at full capacity is a fortress. Medellin’s poor recent run and Martegani’s suspension make an upset unlikely, but the visitors have enough quality to keep it close.
FAQs
What time does America de Cali vs Medellin kick off?
9:15 PM ET (8:15 PM CT, 6:15 PM PT) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, which is 8:15 PM in Colombia.
What channel is America de Cali vs Medellin on in the USA?
RCN Nuestra Tele carries the match on U.S. television.
Can I stream America de Cali vs Medellin in the USA?
Yes. Fanatiz streams the match live, and the RCN Nuestra Tele broadcast is available through fuboTV and Sling TV.
Where is America de Cali vs Medellin being played?
At Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, which reopens at full capacity for this match.
