Country Chile Champions Colo-Colo Matches played 59 | Teams 31 Runners-up Everton Goals scored 155 (2.63 per match) | |
The 2016 Copa Chile, (officially known as Copa Chile MTS 2016 because of its sponsorship), is the 39th edition of the 2015 Copa Chile, the country's national cup tournament. The competition started on July 8, 2016 with the First Round and will finish in December 2016 with the Final. The winner qualifies for the 2017 Copa Libertadores and the 2017 Supercopa de Chile. The Runner-up qualifies for the 2017 Copa Sudamericana.
Contents
Format
The Copa Chile MTS 2016 is based on a system of direct elimination, similar to the Copa del Rey. In the first round match the 15 teams of Primera B against the 16 of the Premier Division (with the exception of Universidad de Chile, current champion, that starts at the round of 16).
Prizes
The champion of this edition, will earn the right to compete in the 2017 Copa Libertadores as Chile 3 (qualyfing to the first round of the continental tournament). Besides, it earns the right to play the Supercopa de Chile 2017, against the 2016-17 Primera Division champion.
First Round
The first legs were played on 8–13 July, and the second legs were played on 15–20 July 2016.
Round of 16
The draw for the Round of 16 (and ongoing phases) was held on 22 August 2016. In this round, Universidad de Chile entered the competition as defending champions.
The first legs were played on 15–21 September, and the second legs were played on 21 September–8 October 2016.
The tie between Palestino and Everton was delayed due to the participation of Palestino at the 2016 Copa Sudamericana.
Quarterfinals
The first legs were played on 18–20 October, and the second legs were played on 24–26 October 2016.
The tie between Unión Española and Everton was delayed due to the participation of Palestino at the 2016 Copa Sudamericana.
Semifinals
The first legs will be played on 23 November, and the second legs will be played on 30 November 2016.