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Deportivo Saprissa hosts LA Firpo in the second leg of their Concacaf Central American Cup Play-In series on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with kickoff at 8:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM CT and 5:30 PM PT. In the United States, the match streams live in English on Paramount+, with no confirmed U.S. TV channel.
The series is level at 0-0 after the first leg in San Salvador. The aggregate winner qualifies for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Watch Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo on Paramount+ on Prime Video
| Match | Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo |
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT |
| Competition | Concacaf Central American Cup 2026, Play-In Round, Second Leg |
| U.S. TV | None confirmed |
| U.S. Stream | Paramount+ on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, Tibas, Costa Rica |
Where to Watch Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo
Paramount+ is the confirmed U.S. streaming home for this match. Concacaf lists CBS and Paramount+ as its official broadcast partner for the United States in English for the Central American Cup.
Viewers can watch through the Paramount+ app on phones, tablets, computers and smart TVs, or through the Paramount+ channel on Prime Video using the link above.
No U.S. Spanish language option has been confirmed for this match. Concacaf names no U.S. Spanish partner for this competition, and Concacaf GO is not listed as a United States option.
Is Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo on TV in the US?
No. No U.S. television channel has been confirmed for Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The match is a streaming only fixture in the United States. The confirmed U.S. coverage is the Paramount+ stream in English.
What the Play-In Winner Earns
The Play-In round decides the last two places in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup available through the Central American Cup. The four semifinalists have already qualified.
Deportivo Saprissa and LA Firpo were both eliminated in the quarterfinals. This series gives the winner a second route into the Champions Cup.
First Leg Recap: LA Firpo 0-0 Deportivo Saprissa
The first leg was played on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Estadio Jorge El Magico Gonzalez in San Salvador, El Salvador.
LA Firpo created the better chances on home soil. Saprissa goalkeeper Abraham Madriz kept the clean sheet that sends the series back to Costa Rica level.
A win by any score sends Saprissa through. A draw with goals sends LA Firpo through on away goals, and another 0-0 takes the series to extra time and penalties.
Recent Form
Form below covers all competitions. Deportivo Saprissa has won only one of its last five matches: a 6-0 home victory over Sporting FC in the league on October 15.
Since then, Saprissa lost 1-0 at Cartagines and 2-1 at San Carlos, with the 0-0 draw in San Salvador in between. All three recent defeats came away from home.
At home, the picture is different. Saprissa has won all six of its home matches in the Costa Rican league this season.
LA Firpo arrives unbeaten in five matches, with two wins and three draws. The Salvadoran club leads its domestic Apertura with 32 points from 16 matches.
Firpo drew 1-1 at Platense on Sunday with a rotated side, protecting players for this trip.
Team News
Deportivo Saprissa will be without three players through injury. Head coach Hernán Medford confirmed on Tuesday that defender Kendall Waston, midfielder Sebastián Acuña and forward Orlando Sinclair are all out.
Sinclair is the biggest loss. He is Saprissa’s top scorer in this tournament with four goals, and his absence removes the club’s penalty area threat.
Sebastián Padilla is out, and Óscar Duarte is a doubt in defense. The positive news for Saprissa is the return of Luis Paradela, who is available again.
LA Firpo reported no absences ahead of the trip. Head coach Marvin Solano traveled to Costa Rica with a 21 player squad on Tuesday.
Key Storylines
Madriz against the Firpo attack. Saprissa’s goalkeeper was the difference in the first leg. Firpo created the better chances in San Salvador and still could not score, and Diego Ortez leads its attack in this tournament with two goals and two assists.
Goals from distance. Concacaf’s statistics put Saprissa and Firpo first and second in this tournament for goals scored from outside the penalty area, with four and three. Mariano Torres and Mauricio Cerritos have two each.
The away goal changes the math. Because the first leg finished 0-0, Saprissa must win the match itself to advance in 90 minutes. A single Firpo goal would leave the hosts needing two.
Medford needs a response. Saprissa’s coach admitted this week that his team is in a dip in form. He pointed to this match as the chance to change the recent story.
FAQ
Is Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo on Paramount+?
Yes. Paramount+ is the confirmed U.S. streaming home for this match, with English language coverage.
What time does Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo start in Costa Rica?
Kickoff in Tibas is at 6:30 PM local time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. That is 8:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM CT and 5:30 PM PT in the United States.
Can I watch Deportivo Saprissa vs LA Firpo for free in the US?
No confirmed free U.S. option exists for this match. Live U.S. coverage is on Paramount+, which is a paid streaming service.
