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Ecuador hosts Costa Rica in an international friendly on Friday, November 13, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT) at Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa in Quito. In the United States, it is not on TV: it streams on Fubo as a pay-per-view for $24.95, is listed on Fanatiz, and is also sold as a pay-per-view on Prime Video.
The friendly brings Ecuador back to the Atahualpa for the first time in more than nine years. It is the first home match in Ecuador for head coach Marcelo Gallardo, who is still looking for his first win.
Watch Ecuador vs Costa Rica on Fubo (pay-per-view)
| Match | Ecuador vs Costa Rica |
| Date | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| U.S. TV | None |
| U.S. Stream | Fanatiz | Fubo (pay-per-view) | Prime Video (pay-per-view) |
| Venue | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador |
Where to Watch Ecuador vs Costa Rica
There is no U.S. television channel for this match. The confirmed U.S. viewing options are three streaming services, and the confirmed purchase routes are the Fubo and Prime Video pay-per-views.
Fubo sells the match on its pay-per-view page for $24.95, and no Fubo subscription is required to buy it. Fubo lists its start at 6:50 PM ET, ten minutes before kickoff, as its coverage begins.
The same Fubo page offers a two-game bundle for Friday, November 13 at $39.95. It pairs this match with Colombia vs Chile at the same kickoff time, so the bundle costs less than buying the two matches separately.
Fanatiz also lists the match in its U.S. calendar for Friday, November 13, under International Friendlies. Fanatiz shows its access terms at sign-in, and its public pages do not say whether this match is sold as a pay-per-view or included in a subscription.
Prime Video also sells the match as a pay-per-view event in the United States, on the match page on Prime Video.
No other U.S. streaming service is confirmed for this match. beIN Sports, ViX, FOX and TyC have no confirmed U.S. listing for it, so do not expect to find the match on those services.
Why This Match Matters
Ecuador last played at the Olimpico Atahualpa on October 10, 2017, losing 3-1 to Argentina in the final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. La Tri has played its home matches at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado since then.
The stadium sits about 2,780 meters above sea level in the north of Quito. Visiting teams have always treated the altitude as part of the test, and Costa Rica gets the full version of it on Friday.
This is Gallardo’s second international window in charge of Ecuador, and he is still waiting for his first win. A victory at home, at a historic venue, would give his project real momentum.
For Costa Rica, the match starts the permanent tenure of head coach Bryan Ruiz. It also opens a two-match South American trip that continues against Argentina in Cordoba on Tuesday, November 17.
Team News
Ecuador will be without Alan Franco and Alan Minda. The FEF confirmed that both midfielders have muscle injuries and will miss the Costa Rica and Bolivia friendlies. It set no date for their return.
The home squad still carries plenty of weight. Moisés Caicedo, Piero Hincapié and Gonzalo Plata are all back in the Ecuador group for this window.
Costa Rica travels without its most experienced player. Goalkeeper Keylor Navas is unavailable for both matches of this tour, against Ecuador and then Argentina.
Recent Meetings
The teams last met on June 20, 2023, in Chester, Pennsylvania, and Ecuador won 3-1. Enner Valencia, Willian Pacho and Pedro Vite scored for Ecuador, and Joel Campbell scored for Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has beaten Ecuador only once in 12 meetings, a 2-1 friendly win in May 1992. Ecuador has won the last five matches between the teams, including a 4-0 win in September 2011.
The best known meeting came at the 2006 World Cup in Hamburg. Ecuador won 3-0 in the group stage, a result that helped send La Tri into the round of 16 for the first time.
Prediction
Prediction: Ecuador 2-0 Costa Rica. Ecuador’s hold on this fixture, the Quito altitude and a strong home squad all lean the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Ecuador vs Costa Rica kick off?
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT). Kickoff in Quito is at 7:00 PM local time.
What channel is Ecuador vs Costa Rica on in the United States?
The match is not on U.S. television. The confirmed U.S. coverage is streaming only.
How much is Ecuador vs Costa Rica on Fubo?
Fubo sells the match as a pay-per-view for $24.95, and no Fubo subscription is required. Fubo lists its coverage starting at 6:50 PM ET.
Is there a Fubo bundle with Colombia vs Chile?
Yes. Fubo offers both Friday, November 13 friendlies together for $39.95. Bought separately, the two matches cost $24.95 each.
Is Ecuador vs Costa Rica on Fanatiz?
Fanatiz lists the match in its U.S. calendar for Friday, November 13. Fanatiz shows its access terms at sign-in, but its public pages do not say whether it is a pay-per-view or part of a subscription.
Can I watch Ecuador vs Costa Rica for free?
No free U.S. viewing option is confirmed. There is no over-the-air broadcast, and the confirmed Fubo and Prime Video routes are paid pay-per-views.
Where is Ecuador vs Costa Rica being played?
The match is at Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa in Quito, Ecuador. It is Ecuador’s first match at the stadium since October 2017.
