Leagues Cup 2026 schedule: Stage set for MLS vs. LIGA MX showdowns
MLSsoccer.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 Leagues Cup, running from August 4 to September 6, will feature select Phase One matches hosted in Mexico for the first time, with Toluca FC, Tigres UANL, and Club América hosting four games collectively at their home stadiums.
- The tournament includes 36 clubs—18 from LIGA MX and 18 from MLS—competing in a format where all 54 Phase One matches and Quarterfinals feature LIGA MX vs. MLS matchups, emphasizing the rivalry between the leagues.
- The top three finishers in the tournament will qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, with the champion earning a direct spot in the Round of 16.
- Phase One matches award
