Junior vs. Pereira match postponed after earthquake in Colombia

On the morning of August 10, 2026, a strong earthquake shook several regions of Colombia, causing the postponement of the match between Junior de Barranquilla and Deportivo Pereira, scheduled for that evening at the Romelio Martínez stadium.

Junior vs. Pereira match postponed

The game, slated to kick off at 20:05, was suspended by the Colombian Football Major Division (Dimayor) due to the emergency caused by the earthquake. The organization announced the postponement of all fixtures scheduled for Monday, covering the BetPlay League, the Ascenso Tournament, and the Women's League.

Rescheduling for August 11

According to the new schedule, the clash will be played on Tuesday, August 11, at the same time and venue. Thus, Junior, which had not yet secured its first win in Liga II-2026, will have an additional 24 hours to prepare before seeking the three needed points.

Clubs' situation in Liga II-2026

In addition to Junior, which was looking to reverse a winless start to the championship, Deportivo Pereira is also going through a difficult period, making the duel an opportunity for both teams to respond in the competition.

Other fixtures affected

The suspension also impacted the matches Águilas Doradas × Llaneros and Independiente Medellín × Millonarios, which were moved to the same Tuesday, keeping the original kick‑off times. The fixtures originally scheduled for Tuesday were postponed to Wednesday, August 12.

Reasons for Dimayor's decision

Dimayor justified the measure as a way to prioritize the safety of players, coaches, referees, club staff, and fans after the seismic event. The organization expressed its “deep sorrow and solidarity with all Colombians who were affected by the strong seismic movement” and advised following the authorities’ guidelines.

Deportivo Pereira coach Arturo Reyes said that some of his players were “very nervous” in light of the news coming from their home regions and the communication difficulties with family members.

Thus, Junior and Pereira will meet again at Romelio Martínez at 20:05 on August 11, seeking a reaction that could change the trajectory of both squads in Liga II-2026.

With information from El Tiempo.