Liga MX Liguilla: How to watch every match for the Apertura 2025 playoffs

The claws are out, the rivalries are boiling, and the Liguilla is finally here. As the Apertura 2025 playoffs kick off, fans are already arguing about whose quarterfinal matchup brings the most drama: the bruising América vs. Monterrey series, the tradition-heavy Cruz Azul vs. Chivas clash, or the chaotic unpredictability of Xolos hosting Tigres in Tijuana. And yes, Toluca arrives seeking its bicampeonato, while FC Juárez steps into its first Liguilla with dreams louder than expectations.

If you’re in the United States and don’t want to miss a single knockout moment, here’s exactly how to watch every first-leg match.

How to watch FC Juárez vs Toluca in the U.S. (First leg)

Juárez enters its first postseason in years with the underdog aura turned up to max volume. Toluca, meanwhile, walks in as the defending champion and a heavy favorite according to most predictive models.

Match: Wednesday, Nov. 26
Kickoff: 5:00 PM PT
Where: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Watch in the U.S.: Telemundo, Universo, Fox Deportes

How to watch Monterrey vs América in the U.S. (First leg)

This is the heavyweight showdown. Monterrey’s talent-heavy squad hosts an América team that survived an injury-plagued semester but still carries postseason pedigree. Early projections lean slightly toward Rayados, but this series is never predictable.

Match: Wednesday, Nov. 26
Kickoff: 7:05 PM PT
Where: Estadio BBVA
Watch in the U.S.: TUDN, Univision, ViX Premium

How to watch Xolos vs Tigres in the U.S. (First leg)

Tigres arrives as a statistical favorite, but Sebastián Abreu’s revamped Xolos have been the surprise of 2025. The Mictlán is a complicated away venue, and this matchup always delivers tension.

Match: Wednesday, Nov. 26
Kickoff: 9:00 PM PT
Where: Estadio Caliente
Watch in the U.S.: TUDN

How to watch Chivas vs Cruz Azul in the U.S. (First leg)

The most emotionally charged game of the round. Chivas closed the regular season looking sharp, while Cruz Azul enters with one of the most balanced squads on paper. Analysts, and AI projections, slightly favor Guadalajara in their home opener.

Match: Thursday, Nov. 27
Kickoff: 6:07 PM PT
Where: Estadio Akron
Watch in the U.S.: Telemundo, Universo, Peacock