The Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set to unfold over two intense days in late August, pitting eight clubs against each other in a race for the championship and three coveted berths in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Hosting Rights and Venues
Two of the highest‑ranked Liga MX sides, Toluca FC and Club América, have earned the privilege to host their quarterfinal fixtures at neutral sites, while CF Monterrey and Club León will travel to face their MLS counterparts on home turf.
Monterrey will meet Chicago Fire FC at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, and León will take on Real Salt Lake at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Both matches will be streamed live on Apple TV.
In Carson, California, América will welcome Columbus Crew to Dignity Health Sports Park, with the game broadcast across Apple TV, UniMas/TUDN, FS1, TSN 5, Televisa and Imagen TV. Meanwhile, Toluca will host Austin FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, also on Apple TV and the same suite of networks.
Broadcast Coverage and Viewing Options
All quarterfinal matches will be available to viewers in the United States through a combination of streaming and traditional television platforms, ensuring broad access to the competition’s decisive moments.
The winners of these quarterfinal ties will advance to the semifinals scheduled for September 1‑2, after which the tournament will culminate with the third‑place match and the final on September 6. The champion, runner‑up and third‑place finisher will each secure a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup.