2026 Leagues Cup: where to watch the matches, channels & schedule
Where to watch the 2026 Leagues Cup? Full schedule, kickoff times (Mexico City), and the channels for every match. Every Liga MX vs MLS game live with Faro TV.
The 2026 Leagues Cup pits Liga MX clubs against MLS clubs, and with Faro TV you can watch every match live from your Smart TV, Fire TV, or Android device. The league phase runs August 4–13; after that, the top four from each league advance to the quarterfinals, and the tournament wraps up with the grand final on September 6, 2026.
Where to watch the 2026 Leagues Cup (US channels)
Every 2026 Leagues Cup match airs on Apple TV, in both the US and Mexico. Only a dozen of the 54 league-phase fixtures also had over-the-air or cable coverage —FS1 (Fox Sports), Univisión, UniMás, and TSN—, so the vast majority of the tournament is available through paid streaming only. With Faro TV you get every broadcast in one place, live and in HD, without depending on a separate subscription.
Schedule and kickoff times
Below is the full 2026 Leagues Cup schedule with every match, its stadium, and its channels. Kickoff times are shown in Mexico City time (CDMX); use the calendar’s selector to switch to US time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific).
2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals: who qualifies
The eight qualifiers are set. From Liga MX: León, América, Toluca, and Monterrey. From MLS: Chicago, Austin, Columbus, and Salt Lake. León and Chicago finished top of their respective leagues.
The quarterfinal matchups:
- León vs Salt Lake
- Toluca vs Austin
- Chicago vs Monterrey
- América vs Columbus
Points don’t work like a regular league: 3 points for a win in regulation and, if the match ends level, it goes straight to penalties —2 points for the shootout winner and 1 for the loser. The first tiebreaker is goal difference.
When are the quarterfinals played?
The brackets, dates, and kickoff times for the quarterfinals and semifinals are confirmed once the league phase ends; as soon as they’re announced you’ll find them here and in the schedule. What’s already set is the close of the tournament: the third-place match and the final are played on September 6, 2026.
Which channel shows the quarterfinals?
Every 2026 Leagues Cup match airs on Apple TV. Only a dozen of the 54 league-phase fixtures also had over-the-air or cable coverage —FS1, Univisión, UniMás, and TSN—, so the vast majority is available through streaming only.
How to watch on Faro TV
- Message us on WhatsApp to activate your Faro TV access (we’ll guide you in minutes).
- Install the app on your Fire TV, Android TV, or phone with our installation guide.
- Open the match you want from the schedule and enjoy it live, in HD.
Don’t have the app yet? Start by downloading Faro TV. And for the domestic league, see our Liga MX guide: schedule, kickoff times, and what channel every match is on.
Quarterfinal matchups
LeónvsSalt Lake
Date TBC
TolucavsAustin
Date TBC
ChicagovsMonterrey
Date TBC
AméricavsColumbus
Date TBC
Dates, kickoff times, and venues to be confirmed. They will appear here as soon as they are announced.
Teams through to the quarterfinals
The top 4 from each league advance. Here is the table after the final round of the league phase.
Liga MX
- 1LeónThrough3+39
- 2AméricaThrough3+47
- 3TolucaThrough3+46
- 4MonterreyThrough3+16
- Qualification line
- 5
Cruz AzulEliminated3+16 - 6
JuárezEliminated306 - 7
TigresEliminated306 - 8
Chivas de GuadalajaraEliminated304 - 9
PachucaEliminated3-23 - 10
AtlasEliminated3-33 - 11
AtlanteEliminated3-53 - 12
Atlético de San LuisEliminated3-51 - 13
QuerétaroEliminated3-51 - 14
PumasEliminated3-51 - 15
TijuanaEliminated2-30 - 16
Santos LagunaEliminated3-23 - 17
NecaxaEliminated3-33 - 18
PueblaEliminated3-70
MLS
- 1ChicagoThrough3+59
- 2AustinThrough3+58
- 3ColumbusThrough3+38
- 4Salt LakeThrough3+77
- Qualification line
- 5
LAFCEliminated3+17 - 6
CharlotteEliminated3+46 - 7
CincinnatiEliminated3+36 - 8
DallasEliminated3+16 - 9
San DiegoEliminated306 - 10
OrlandoEliminated305 - 11
MinnesotaEliminated3+14 - 12
NashvilleEliminated3+13 - 13
PortlandEliminated2+13 - 14
PhiladelphiaEliminated3-13 - 15
New York CityEliminated303 - 16
MiamiEliminated303 - 17
SeattleEliminated3-13 - 18
VancouverEliminated3-31
Points: 3 for a win in regulation, 1 point for a draw + a bonus point for winning the shootout. Ties broken by goal difference.
August 2026
Tuesday, August 4
- 5:45 PMColumbusvsAtlas
- 5:45 PMCincinnativsPachuca
- 6:00 PMCharlottevsPumas
- 6:30 PMMinnesotavsJuárez
- 8:00 PMTigresvsSalt Lake
- 8:30 PMVancouvervsAtlante
Wednesday, August 5
- 5:30 PMMiamivsAtlético de San Luis
- 5:30 PMMonterreyvsOrlando
- 6:30 PMNashvillevsLeón
- 6:30 PMDallasvsQuerétaro
- 8:00 PMTolucavsSeattle
- 8:30 PMLAFCvsChivas de Guadalajara
Thursday, August 6
- 5:30 PMNew York CityvsSantos Laguna
- 6:00 PMCruz AzulvsPhiladelphia
- 6:30 PMChicagovsNecaxa
- 7:00 PMAustinvsTijuana
- 8:00 PMAméricavsSan Diego
- 8:30 PMPortlandvsPuebla
Friday, August 7
- 5:30 PMCharlottevsAtlas
- 5:30 PMColumbusvsPachuca
- 6:00 PMCincinnativsPumas
- 7:00 PMTigresvsMinnesota
- 8:30 PMVancouvervsJuárez
Saturday, August 8
- 4:30 PMOrlandovsLeón
- 6:00 PMMiamivsMonterrey
- 7:00 PMChivas de GuadalajaravsDallas
- 8:00 PMSalt LakevsAtlante
- 9:10 PMTolucavsLAFC
Sunday, August 9
- 1:30 PMSeattlevsQuerétaro
- 5:30 PMPhiladelphiavsNecaxa
- 5:30 PMCruz AzulvsNew York City
- 6:00 PMChicagovsSantos Laguna
- 6:00 PMNashvillevsAtlético de San Luis
- 7:00 PMAustinvsPuebla
- 8:00 PMSan DiegovsTijuana
- 8:15 PMAméricavsPortland
Tuesday, August 11
- 5:30 PMColumbusvsPumas
- 5:30 PMCharlottevsPachuca
- 6:00 PMCincinnativsAtlas
- 6:30 PMMinnesotavsAtlante
- 7:30 PMSalt LakevsJuárez
- 8:00 PMTigresvsVancouver
Wednesday, August 12
- 5:30 PMOrlandovsAtlético de San Luis
- 5:30 PMMiamivsLeón
- 6:00 PMMonterreyvsNashville
- 8:00 PMTolucavsDallas
- 8:15 PMSan DiegovsPuebla
- 8:30 PMLAFCvsQuerétaro
- 8:30 PMSeattlevsChivas de Guadalajara
Thursday, August 13
- 5:00 PMPhiladelphiavsSantos Laguna
- 5:30 PMNew York CityvsNecaxa
- 6:30 PMAméricavsAustin
- 7:00 PMCruz AzulvsChicago
- 8:30 PMPortlandvsTijuana
Pick your time zone above. The home team is listed first.
Knockout rounds
Quarterfinals- Semifinals
- Third place
- Final
Teams and venues to be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the 2026 Leagues Cup live?
With Faro TV you can watch every 2026 Leagues Cup match live on your Smart TV, Fire TV, Android TV, or phone. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll activate your access in minutes.
Which channels broadcast the 2026 Leagues Cup in the US?
Every 2026 Leagues Cup match airs on Apple TV. Only a dozen of the 54 league-phase fixtures also had over-the-air or cable coverage (FS1, Univisión, UniMás, and TSN), so the vast majority is streaming only. With Faro TV you get every broadcast together, without depending on a single subscription.
How many teams qualify for the 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals?
Eight teams qualify: the top four from Liga MX and the top four from MLS. A win in regulation is worth 3 points; if a match ends level it goes to penalties, with 2 points for the winner and 1 for the loser. The first tiebreaker is goal difference.
Which teams qualified for the 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals?
The eight qualifiers are León, América, Toluca, and Monterrey from Liga MX, and Chicago, Austin, Columbus, and Salt Lake from MLS. León and Chicago finished top of their respective leagues.
What are the 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinal matchups?
The matchups are León vs Salt Lake, Toluca vs Austin, Chicago vs Monterrey, and América vs Columbus. Dates, kickoff times, and venues are still to be confirmed; they will appear in this guide and in the schedule as soon as they are announced.
What time do the Leagues Cup matches kick off?
This guide's schedule shows each match's kickoff time. Use the selector above to switch time zone (Mexico, or US Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific).
When are the 2026 Leagues Cup playoffs and final?
After the league phase (through August 13), the top teams advance straight to the quarterfinals. The brackets and dates are confirmed in the coming days; the grand final is played on September 6, 2026.
When does the 2026 Leagues Cup start and when is the final?
The league phase runs August 4–13, 2026; after that, the top teams advance to the quarterfinals and the tournament ends with the grand final on September 6.
Can I watch the 2026 Leagues Cup for free?
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