A Milestone Match
The Liga MX Clausura 2026 final between Cruz Azul and Pumas is set to kick off on Thursday night at the iconic Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, drawing the eyes of fans across North America.
Pumas, the current regular‑season leaders, are chasing their eighth Liga MX trophy and their first championship in fifteen years. Their journey has been nothing short of a fairytale, having toppled traditional powerhouses Club América and Pachuca to secure a spot in the final.
Cruz Azul, a club with nine Liga MX titles, is looking to add a tenth crown to its storied history. The team has reached the semifinals in each of the past six seasons, and the final represents a chance to cement its legacy.
Broadcast and Viewing Options
The match will be televised in the United States on CBS Sports Network, TUDN, Univision and fuboTV, while Mexican viewers can tune in via Canal 5, TUDN, Azteca 7, Azteca Deportes and ViX. Streaming options add to the accessibility of what promises to be a high‑stakes encounter.
A second leg is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, where the champion of Mexico’s top‑flight league will finally be crowned.
Both squads have been training intensively, and the presence of players such as Efraín Juárez and Joel Huiqui adds an extra layer of intrigue for supporters eager to see how the veterans will influence the outcome.