Soccer in our country goes beyond what we understand as passion: it’s part of our identity, our culture, and our DNA, passed down from generation to generation. From Diego’s dribbles to Leo’s magic, much of our stars’ history begins far from the big stadiums—on dirt roads, schoolyards, and neighborhood fields.
There, on the potrero, you learn to face your opponent, give it your all until the very last minute, and defend your colors. For those who live and breathe soccer, the Copa Potrero invites you to enjoy the most beautiful sport in the world right where it all began.
When and where will the 2026 Copa Potrero be played?
From November 14 to 23, Ciudad Universitaria will host ten days of 7-a-side soccer featuring 40 neighborhood teams from Argentina and abroad. The tournament, created by Kun Agüero, will offer a total of $350,000 in prize money, with clubs competing for glory and a reward that could change their year.
- ⚽ Group stage: Saturday, November 14, through Wednesday, November 18.
- 🔥 Play-in Round: Thursday, November 19.
- 🏆 Round of 16: Friday, November 20.
- 💥 Quarterfinals: Saturday, November 21.
- 🚀 Semifinal: Sunday, November 22.
- 🥇 Final: Monday, November 23.
14 November 2026 09:30 + more dates
But don’t expect a conventional tournament… The format includes rules designed to ensure the spectacle lives up to the crowd’s expectations: goals can be scored from anywhere on the field, and in the event of a tie, the winner is decided by a penalty kick taken at a special goal in front of the crowd. A combination that promises open-ended matches, close finals, and more than one chance to cheer on a spectacular goal.
What You Need to Know About the Copa Potrero
Created in 2024 on the initiative of Sergio “Kun” Agüero, former forward for the Argentine national team and star of Manchester City and Independiente, the Copa Potrero aims to shine a spotlight on amateur soccer and the teams that represent their neighborhoods, with a competitive format that also brings together former professional players, sports figures, and content creators.
If you can’t make it to Ciudad Universitaria, you’ll be able to follow the competition from home via the broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.
