Liga MX drops the full Apertura 2026 schedule: here are the classic match dates
With the World Cup drawing to a close, the new Liga MX campaign is about to start. Here are the dates of the games you won’t want to miss.
It’s been nearly a week since Mexico bowed out of the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16, falling to England at the iconic CDMX Stadium. Now, Mexican fans are turning the page and looking ahead to the Apertura 2026, where Cruz Azul will try to defend its crown.
The Liga MX has officially released the calendar, with action kicking off Thursday, July 16. The opener features the long‑awaited return of Atlante to the first division, plus a marquee matchup between Tijuana (Xolos) and Tigres. And of course, everyone wants to know when the biggest rivalry games are happening — here’s the full list with dates.
Clásicos of the Apertura 2026
- Cruz Azul vs. América — Estadio Banorte — September 12
- Monterrey vs. Tigres — Estadio BBVA — September 13
- Chivas vs. Pumas — Estadio Akron — September 13
- América vs. Chivas — Estadio Banorte — September 19
- Atlas vs. Chivas — Estadio Jalisco — October 10
- Pumas vs. Cruz Azul — Estadio Olímpico Universitario — October 11
- Pumas vs. América — Estadio Olímpico Universitario — November 7
- Chivas vs. Cruz Azul — Estadio Akron — November 22
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