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Alianza FC hosts CD Marathon in the second leg of their Concacaf Central American Cup Play-In series on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with kickoff at 10:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM CT and 7:00 PM PT. In the United States, the match streams live in English on Paramount+, with no confirmed U.S. TV channel.
CD Marathon leads the series 2-1 after the first leg in Honduras. The aggregate winner qualifies for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Watch Alianza FC vs CD Marathon on Paramount+ on Prime Video
| Match | Alianza FC vs CD Marathon |
| Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 7:00 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 Jorge El Magico Gonzalez, San Salvador, El Salvador |
Where to Watch Alianza FC vs CD Marathon
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. Viewers can also watch 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 Alianza FC vs CD Marathon on TV in the US?
No. No U.S. television channel has been confirmed for Alianza FC vs CD Marathon on Tuesday, October 27, 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.
Alianza FC and CD Marathon were both eliminated in the quarterfinals. This series gives the winner a second route into the Champions Cup, and it ends the tournament for the loser.
Concacaf confirmed the format when it announced the semifinals and Play-In schedule. Two Play-In winners join the four semifinalists as the six Central American Cup qualifiers.
First Leg Recap: CD Marathon 2-1 Alianza FC
The first leg was played on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Estadio Francisco Morazan in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. All three goals arrived in the first 22 minutes.
Harold Osorio gave Alianza FC a fifth minute lead, heading in a corner from Matias Mier. The early away goal put the Salvadoran club in control of the series.
Nicolas Messiniti equalized for Marathon in the 15th minute, finishing from close range. Damin Ramirez completed the comeback in the 22nd minute from inside the penalty area.
Neither side scored again. Marathon protected its one goal lead, and Alianza FC returns home needing to overturn a 2-1 aggregate deficit.
Road to the Play-In
Both clubs came through Group B. Alianza FC won the group, and CD Marathon finished second, so this is their third meeting in the tournament.
Alianza FC beat Marathon 1-0 when the clubs met in the group stage on August 19, 2026. Marathon reversed that result in the first leg of this series.
In the quarterfinals, Alianza FC lost 3-0 to FC Motagua in the first leg and drew the second leg 0-0. Alianza FC went out 3-0 on aggregate.
Marathon drew 2-2 with LD Alajuelense in its quarterfinal first leg and lost the second leg 3-1. Marathon went out 5-3 on aggregate.
Key Storylines
Alianza FC must chase the game at home. A one goal win would level the aggregate score, while a win by two or more goals would send Alianza FC through outright.
Marathon can advance with a draw. The Honduran club holds the lead and knows any draw on Tuesday is enough to take the Champions Cup place.
Messiniti and Ramirez carry the Marathon threat. Both scored in the first leg, and both reached three goals in this tournament with those finishes.
The group stage meeting offers Alianza FC encouragement. Alianza FC already beat Marathon once in this competition, and that win came without conceding a goal.
FAQ
What time does Alianza FC vs CD Marathon start in El Salvador?
Kickoff in San Salvador is at 8:00 PM local time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. That is 10:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM CT and 7:00 PM PT in the United States.
Can I watch Alianza FC vs CD Marathon 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.
