Liga MX is the top professional soccer league in Mexico and one of the most competitive in the Americas. With passionate fans, intense rivalries, and a format that crowns two champions every calendar year, Liga MX is a must-watch for soccer enthusiasts. Understanding the Liga MX soccer schedule can be a game-changer for fans who want to follow their favorite teams, anticipate key matchups, and stay updated on the league’s biggest moments. This guide covers all the Liga MX 2026 fixtures, a live Liga MX schedule table, and results from every round played so far.
LIGA MX UPDATE
AUGUST 17, 2026
The Apertura 2026 tournament is under way. It kicked off on July 16, 2026 and has just come out of its Leagues Cup break, with Jornada 4 wrapping up on Monday, August 17.
Club América and Tijuana lead the Tabla General on 10 points, with Monterrey and Atlas one point back. Defending champions Cruz Azul have made a slow start after lifting the Clausura 2026 trophy in May.
Two format changes matter this season: the Play-In round has been permanently scrapped, so the top eight teams go straight into the Liguilla quarterfinals, and Atlante FC has returned to the top flight after acquiring Mazatlán FC’s registration.
Jornada 5 runs from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Apertura 2026 Liguilla playoffs are scheduled for December.
Table of Contents
- Liga MX Apertura 2026 Live Standings
- Historical Reference: Final Clausura 2026 Standings
- Liga MX Soccer Schedule Today
- Liga MX Fixtures and Match Calendar
- Liga MX Apertura and Clausura Schedule
- Major 2026–27 Format Changes
- Liga MX Apertura Schedule
- Liga MX Clausura Schedule
- Liga MX Schedule – Complete Liga MX Soccer Schedule 2026
- Liga MX Final Match
- Liga MX Schedule Tomorrow
- Liga MX Schedule FAQs
- More Links
Liga MX Apertura 2026 Live Standings
Standings below reflect completed matches through Jornada 4 (August 16, 2026). Necaxa, León, Pachuca and Puebla have a game in hand, with their Jornada 4 fixtures closing out the round on Monday, August 17. The Liga MX schedule table updates after every jornada.
| # | Club | Abbr | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | AME | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Tijuana | TIJ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
| 3 | Monterrey | MTY | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Atlas | ATS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 5 | Toluca | TOL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 6 | Pumas UNAM | UNAM | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 7 | Querétaro | QRO | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Guadalajara | GDL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | Cruz Azul | CAZ | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Necaxa | NCX | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Atlante FC | ATL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Puebla | PUE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Pachuca | PAC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | León | LEO | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Atlético de San Luis | ASL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| 16 | Tigres UANL | UANL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | SAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
| 18 | FC Juárez | JUA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -11 | 0 |
The first eight places in the table qualify directly for the Liguilla quarterfinals. Tiebreakers are applied in this order: points, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head record, away goals scored, relegation coefficient, then Fair Play points.
Historical Reference: Final Clausura 2026 Standings
Below are the final regular-phase standings from the Clausura 2026, the tournament that closed the 2025–26 season. Pumas UNAM finished top of the table, but Cruz Azul went on to win the title, beating Pumas 2–1 on aggregate in the final on May 24, 2026 for their tenth Liga MX championship. All teams reset to 0 points when the Apertura 2026 began on July 16.
| # | Club | Abbr | GP | W | D | L | F | A | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pumas UNAM | UNAM | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 36 |
| 2 | Guadalajara | GDL | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 36 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul (C) | CAZ | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 18 | +13 | 33 |
| 4 | Pachuca | PAC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 19 | +6 | 31 |
| 5 | Toluca | TOL | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 16 | +12 | 30 |
| 6 | Atlas | ATS | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 26 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | UANL | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 25 |
| 8 | América | AME | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 25 |
| 9 | Tijuana | TIJ | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 23 |
| 10 | León | LEO | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 32 | -10 | 22 |
| 11 | Querétaro | QRO | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | FC Juárez | JUA | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 32 | -6 | 19 |
| 13 | Monterrey | MTY | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 | Atlético de San Luis | ASL | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 18 |
| 15 | Necaxa | NCX | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 25 | -6 | 18 |
| 16 | Mazatlán FC | MAZ | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 37 | -15 | 15 |
| 17 | Puebla | PUE | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 13 |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | SAN | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 38 | -18 | 12 |
(C) = Clausura 2026 champion. Mazatlán FC played its final Liga MX season in 2025–26; Atlante FC took its place from 2026–27.
Liga MX Soccer Schedule Today
Jornada 4 – Results and Remaining Matches
| Date | Match | Result / Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Atlante vs Toluca | 0–0 | Full time |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Monterrey vs FC Juárez | 6–1 | Full time |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Atlas vs Tigres UANL | 2–1 | Full time |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Pumas UNAM vs Querétaro | Draw | Full time |
| Sun, Aug 16 | América vs Atlético de San Luis | 3–0 | Full time |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Santos Laguna vs Guadalajara | 0–1 | Full time |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Tijuana vs Cruz Azul | 2–1 | Full time |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Necaxa vs León | Upcoming | Closes Jornada 4 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Pachuca vs Puebla | Upcoming | Closes Jornada 4 |
Jornada 5 – Upcoming Liga MX 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | Tigres UANL vs Atlante | Scheduled |
| Fri, Aug 21 | FC Juárez vs América | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Querétaro vs Toluca | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Guadalajara vs Tijuana | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Puebla vs Santos Laguna | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 22 | León vs Monterrey | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Cruz Azul vs Atlas | Scheduled |
| Sun, Aug 23 | Necaxa vs Pumas UNAM | Scheduled |
| Sun, Aug 23 | Atlético de San Luis vs Pachuca | Scheduled |
For those looking to catch a match, checking the Liga MX soccer schedule today is crucial. Liga MX 2026 matches are spread across Friday through Monday in most rounds, and each matchday can shift the standings significantly, especially in a compressed table where eight teams sit within four points of each other. Note that Liga MX clubs are also competing in the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals from August 25–27, with the third-place match and final on September 6.
Liga MX Fixtures and Match Calendar
The Liga MX 2026 fixtures and match calendar includes every official match played during the season, covering regular-season games, midweek fixtures, and weekend clashes. Fans searching for the Mexican soccer Liga MX schedule, Mexico soccer schedule Liga MX, or MX Liga schedule are all looking for the same information: upcoming match dates, teams involved, and kickoff times. This complete match calendar allows supporters to track their favorite clubs, plan match viewing, and stay updated throughout the Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
Liga MX Apertura and Clausura Schedule
The Liga MX season is divided into two separate tournaments: the Apertura and the Clausura. The Apertura runs from July through December, and the Clausura runs from January to May. This split-season system gives teams the chance to compete in two distinct championships each year, with points starting fresh at the beginning of each tournament.
Each tournament features 18 clubs playing a 17-game regular phase, with every team facing each other once. The Apertura 2026 began on July 16, 2026 and its Liguilla playoffs are set for December 2026. The Clausura 2027 will begin in January 2027.
Major 2026–27 Format Changes
Play-In permanently removed. The Reclasificación (Play-In) round was suspended for the Clausura 2026 because of the calendar squeeze created by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Liga MX has now made that change permanent from the Apertura 2026 onward. The top eight teams in the Tabla General advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals, and there is no play-in stage.
Atlante FC replaces Mazatlán FC. Atlante acquired Mazatlán’s registration and has returned to the top flight for the first time in 12 years, with Miguel Herrera appointed as head coach. Mazatlán FC no longer competes in Liga MX.
Leagues Cup break. The 2026 Leagues Cup group stage forced a single-weekend pause in the Liga MX calendar between August 4 and 13. The remainder of the Leagues Cup is being played midweek, except the third-place match and final on September 6, when Liga MX continues as normal.
New coaches across the league. The summer brought heavy turnover on the benches: Guillermo Almada at América, Matías Almeyda at Monterrey, Esteban Solari at Pumas, Benjamín Mora at Pachuca, Renato Paiva at Santos Laguna, Diego Mejía at Atlético de San Luis, and Gerardo Espinoza at Puebla. Joel Huiqui was retained at champions Cruz Azul.
Liga MX Apertura Schedule
Want to watch a Mexico soccer game today live? Liga MX 2026 matches are broadcast across multiple platforms, including TUDN, Univision, ViX, and FOX Deportes in the United States, with selected fixtures available on additional streaming partners. Checking online streaming services can help fans catch live action wherever they are.
Liga MX Clausura Schedule
The Clausura 2027 tournament will open in January 2027 and run through to the final in May 2027. As with the Apertura, all 18 clubs restart on zero points, play 17 regular-phase matches, and the top eight advance to the Liguilla. The wider Mexico soccer schedule also includes CONCACAF competitions and international fixtures, so keeping up with all these games ensures fans never miss a moment of Mexican soccer action.
Liga MX Schedule – Complete Liga MX Soccer Schedule 2026
Fans eager to watch Mexico soccer games can find schedules for both Liga MX and the national team. Liga MX 2026 matches range from domestic league rounds to international tournaments featuring Mexico’s best clubs and players. Liga MX clubs also feature in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the Leagues Cup, which run alongside the domestic calendar.
Liga MX Final Match
The Liga MX final is the most anticipated match of the season. Held at the end of each tournament (Apertura and Clausura), it determines the league champion. It is played over two legs, with the aggregate score deciding the winner.
The most recent final was the Clausura 2026 decider, where Cruz Azul beat Pumas UNAM 2–1 on aggregate on May 24, 2026 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario to claim a tenth Liga MX title. Toluca, the Apertura 2025 champions, then met Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones. The Apertura 2026 final is scheduled for December 2026.
Liga MX Schedule Tomorrow
Looking ahead? The Liga MX tomorrow section lists matches scheduled for the next day, so fans can set reminders and plan their watch parties. Jornada 4 closes on Monday, August 17 with Necaxa vs León and Pachuca vs Puebla, and Jornada 5 opens on Friday, August 21.
Liga MX Schedule FAQs
When does the Liga MX Apertura 2026 finish?
The 17-round regular phase runs from July 16 through the autumn, with the Liguilla quarterfinals, semifinals, and two-legged final taking place in December 2026.
Who is the current Liga MX champion?
Cruz Azul, who won the Clausura 2026 by beating Pumas UNAM 2–1 on aggregate on May 24, 2026. It was their tenth Liga MX title.
Is there still a Play-In round in Liga MX?
No. The Play-In was eliminated permanently from the Apertura 2026 onward. The top eight teams in the Tabla General go straight to the quarterfinals.
How many teams are in Liga MX in 2026–27?
Eighteen. Atlante FC replaced Mazatlán FC this season after acquiring their league registration.
Where can I watch Liga MX matches?
In the United States, Liga MX is carried by TUDN, Univision, ViX, and FOX Deportes. Coverage varies by region, so check your local listings or the official Liga MX site for the current broadcast partner in your country.
When does the Clausura 2027 start?
January 2027. All 18 clubs reset to zero points for the new tournament.
How often is the Liga MX schedule table updated?
The Liga MX schedule table on this page is refreshed after every jornada, so points, goal difference, and games played reflect the latest completed Liga MX 2026 fixtures.
By understanding the Liga MX soccer schedule and keeping up with key dates and standings, fans can stay engaged with one of the most exciting soccer leagues in the world.
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