Millonarios, Deportivo Cali and DIM will keep playing: this is how the Copa BetPlay group stage turned out
The Dimayor defined the new format for the Copa BetPlay in 2026, deciding that clubs eliminated in the all-against-all phase of the first and second divisions will have to compete in a single-round group stage to seek a spot in the round of 16.
TL;DR
- The 2026 Copa BetPlay will feature a new format for eliminated clubs from the first and second divisions.
- Eliminated teams will compete in a single-round group stage to qualify for the round of 16.
- The competition will be divided into four groups of five clubs each, with the top two from each group advancing.
- The top eight teams from the League and Tournament will face each other in direct elimination duels for a spot in the round of 16.
- Specific group allocations and elimination round pairings have been defined.