Costa Rican football club Saprissa will delay the start of its Apertura 2026 league campaign. This alteration is due to the club’s participation in the Recopa Sudamericana, where they will compete against Herediano. The Recopa match takes precedence, necessitating a shift in Saprissa's domestic schedule. No new date for the Apertura debut has been announced yet, but it will follow the conclusion of the Recopa tournament. This impacts the early stages of the league as fans await Saprissa’s first appearance. The change aims to allow Saprissa sufficient time to prepare for both competitions without compromising performance.