Liga MX Femenil announces playoff schedule as Tigres and Pachuca enter as favorites

The regular season is officially closed, and the Liga MX Femenil Liguilla is locked in. Eight clubs will chase the Apertura 2025 crown, with Tigres and Pachuca leading a field that blends established power and rising projects. The playoffs begin midweek with high-stakes, two leg series across Mexico.

Who qualified and why it matters

Tigres finished top of the table with 42 points and a league-best 60 goals, while Pachuca matched the point total behind the scoring brilliance of Charlyn Corral, the Golden Boot winner this season. América and Toluca rounded out the top four, securing home advantage in the second legs.

Chivas, Rayadas, Cruz Azul and Juárez complete the bracket and will look to upset the hierarchy in a tournament that has historically rewarded momentum.

Quarterfinal matchups and schedule

Tigres vs FC Juárez
First leg: Thursday, Nov. 6 — Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Second leg: Sunday, Nov. 9 — Estadio Universitario
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

Pachuca vs Cruz Azul
First leg: Wednesday, Nov. 5 — Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Second leg: Saturday, Nov. 8 — Estadio Hidalgo
Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

América vs Rayadas
First leg: Thursday, Nov. 6 — Estadio BBVA
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. CT / 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT
Second leg: Sunday, Nov. 9 — Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. CT / 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT

Toluca vs Chivas
First leg: Thursday, Nov. 6 — Estadio Akron
Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
Second leg: Sunday, Nov. 9 — Estadio Nemesio Diez
Kickoff: 9:15 p.m. CT / 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT

How the format works

The Liguilla maintains the traditional two leg format. If teams are tied on aggregate in the quarterfinals and semifinals, the higher-seeded club advances. Only in the final will extra time and penalties come into play.

Favorites and storylines to watch

Tigres enter chasing a record-extending title in women’s football in Mexico, while Pachuca arrive as defending champions and one of the league’s most complete squads. América and Rayadas renew a postseason storyline that rarely disappoints, and Chivas look to play spoiler despite finishing lower in the standings.

The bracket is heavy at the top, but across the board, this field feels deeper than recent editions. From stars in peak form to young talent gaining postseason spotlight, Apertura 2025 sets up as one of the most competitive playoff runs the league has seen.