Overview
- Kickoff is set for 22:15 Argentina time at Estadio Domingo Burgueño Miguel in Maldonado, Uruguay.
- Live coverage is primarily on Disney+ Premium, with TyC Sports Internacional listed in some territories and free minute‑by‑minute updates offered by news sites.
- River arrives after a 1-0 win over Millonarios in its first friendly of 2026, while Peñarol drew with Central Español and recently fell in an informal match to Independiente.
- Outlets published probable lineups for both teams, and reports suggest new signing Aníbal Moreno could make his River debut.
- The fixture is River’s last scheduled warm‑up before its Apertura opener on January 24.