San Lorenzo de Almagro's full schedule for the 2026 Clausura Tournament of the Liga Profesional has been confirmed, as reported by the Agencia Noticias Argentinas this week. The Boedo-based team, now under manager Néstor Gorosito, faces a tough start with two of its first three matches away from the Nuevo Gasómetro.
The information, released by the agency, details the Cyclone's first seven fixtures. The stated objective is to fight for a place in next season's international cups, a goal that requires a solid start in a competitive zone. The club also cannot afford to neglect its position in the lower part of the overall standings.
How does San Lorenzo start the tournament?
The official calendar shows San Lorenzo will debut in Zone A by visiting Lanús on Saturday, July 25 at 9:30 PM, broadcast on ESPN Premium. Three days later, on Tuesday the 28th, they will have their first home game against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza. The first triple round concludes with an away match at Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero on Monday, August 3.
This demanding start will immediately test Gorosito's work. The manager took charge with the clear mission of improving the team's performance and accumulating points quickly. Fans can track the full squad's evolution on our squad page.
What key matches come next?
After the first three zonal matches, the fixture includes high-voltage interzonal classics. On Sunday, August 9, San Lorenzo will host Huracán in a new chapter of the neighborhood derby. A week later, on Sunday the 15th, they return to Zone A to face Unión de Santa Fe at the Gasómetro.
The sixth fixture is another interzonal visit, this time to Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on Friday, August 21. To close this initial block, on Monday, August 31, the Cyclone travels to Córdoba to face Instituto. Broadcast rights for these matches are split between ESPN Premium and TNT Sports.
Where is San Lorenzo in the current table?
To contextualize the importance of each point, checking the standings is key. San Lorenzo starts from a position that demands improvement, and every result in this Clausura will impact two fronts: the fight for international slots and moving away from the relegation zone. Effectiveness at home will be a determining factor.
The team has an immediate opportunity to grab three points in their second outing. A win against Gimnasia de Mendoza could provide the necessary momentum for the difficult trip to Córdoba. Consistency in these first seven matchdays will set the tone for the entire campaign.
What squad data supports this phase?
Gorosito's coaching staff has a squad that blends experience and youth. According to our verified data, the team's average age is 26.3 years. The player with the most official matches wearing the azulgrana in the current squad has over 180 appearances. Furthermore, last season's top scorer netted 12 goals across all competitions.
Preparation for this tournament included a preseason focused on physical and tactical aspects. Gorosito has emphasized the need to be a hard team to beat, especially when playing away. The next major test will be on Monday, August 31 against Instituto, the last confirmed match in this initial block of the calendar.
