Universitario de Deportes will compete against Independiente del Valle, Universidad Católica, and Carneras in an upcoming international tournament.
The Peruvian club confirmed its participation in the Copa Chubb La Otra Mitad del Mundo, a friendly tournament set to begin the week of February 23, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador. This competition will serve as valuable preparation for Universitario as they prepare to kick off the Torneo Apertura of the Liga Femenina, where they aim to end Alianza Lima’s current two-year championship run.
Universitario announced the group stage matchups on its official X account. Although not part of the Copa Libertadores 2026 group stage, the Copa Chubb provides a competitive platform for the women’s team to gain momentum.
The team will face tough competition from Independiente del Valle and Universidad Católica, both established clubs in South American football, as well as Carneras. Libero.pe reports that the announcement comes as Universitario focuses on securing the Torneo Apertura title under manager Javier Rabanal.
Universidad Católica of Ecuador and Independiente del Valle previously faced each other on December 14, 2025, at the Olimpico Atahualpa stadium in Quito, Ecuador, in a Serie A Championship Round match. SofaScore has details of that contest.
The tournament is designed to help Universitario fine-tune its form ahead of a crucial season. Diario Libero shared a post highlighting Universitario’s participation.
