The Liga MX showpiece now has a confirmed place on the calendar as Cruz Azul and Toluca prepare for a major summer test.

Adrian Macias

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca: When will the 2026 Champion of Champions match be played?

Alejandro Reza Calum Roche

Update: May 27th, 2026 08:00 EDT

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The game that will decide the 2026 Liga MX Campeón de Campeones between Toluca and Cruz Azul now has a confirmed date, venue and kickoff time. The matchup will bring together the two standout teams of the Mexican soccer year.

Which teams play in the Champion of Champions game?

Cruz Azul won its 10th Liga MX title after beating Pumas in the Clausura 2026 final at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. With that championship, the La Noria side secured its place in the Campeón de Campeones.

BUENOS DÍAS, CAMPEONES. 💙🏆 pic.twitter.com/GDwJ1MIX1Z
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) May 25, 2026

Toluca enters this clash as Apertura 2026 champion and with the chance to close out a historic stretch. The team also still has the Concacaf Champions Cup final against Tigres ahead, which could bring another major trophy.

Where is Cruz Azul vs Toluca Champion of Champions?

The game will be played on Saturday, July 25, at Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the LA Galaxy in MLS.

What time is Cruz Azul vs Toluca and how can I watch it?

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on Univision, TUDN, TUDN Radio and the TUDN app.

Why is the Champion of Champions not being played after the Clausura 2026?

Because of logistical and calendar issues, especially due to the 2026 World Cup, this edition will be played in late July between Mexico’s two most recent top teams.

Cruz Azul comes into the match highly motivated after winning its 10th Liga MX championship, ending a historic drought that had lasted more than two decades before the club’s resurgence in recent years.