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Leagues Cup Kicks Off with Intense MLS vs. Liga MX Showdowns
5 Aug
Summary
- 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX vie for Concacaf Champions Cup spots.
- The tournament features a new format with 18 teams from each league.
- All 62 matches will be streamed live on Apple TV, with select games on FOX and Univision.
The highly anticipated 36-team Leagues Cup tournament commences with six games on Tuesday, August 4th. This year's competition welcomes a revamped format, featuring an equal representation of 18 clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX.
All 62 matches will be available for live streaming on Apple TV. Additionally, FOX and Univision will broadcast 10 Phase One matches each, providing extensive coverage for fans across various platforms. The Seattle Sounders are the defending champions from the 2025 tournament.
With no draws permitted, games tied after regulation proceed directly to penalty shootouts. The top three finishers in the tournament will secure qualification for the prestigious Concacaf Champions Cup. The tournament's knockout rounds will feature direct matchups between MLS and Liga MX teams based on their group stage standings.
