Overview
- The 14th edition kicks off Sunday at 19:00 at Estadio La Pedrera in Villa Mercedes with TV coverage on TyC Sports, marking Independiente Rivadavia’s first appearance at the venue.
- The federation’s amnesty clears coach Alfredo Berti to return to the touchline and lifts bans on players sanctioned in the 2025 final, including Alejo Osella and Matías Fernández.
- After a short preseason and with the transfer window still open, local reports indicate a probable XI led by goalkeeper Ramiro Macagno and striker Alex Arce, though final selections remain unconfirmed.
- The club unveiled new Aifit-made kits via an official video, featuring a star above the crest that recognizes the 2025 Copa Argentina title.
- Organizers detailed ticketing and fan movement: Independiente supporters are assigned the South stand and East stand, prices range from ARS 40,000 to 70,000, and early-arriving buses will be encapsulated and routed by San Luis security.