The Leagues Cup 2025 is a major North American football tournament that brings together all 18 clubs from MLS and Liga MX for a month-long competition from July 29 to August 31, 2025. Held across venues in the United States and Canada, the tournament begins with a regionalized group stage where each team plays three interleague matches. The top four teams from each league then advance to the knockout rounds, culminating in the final and third-place matches on August 31. Beyond regional bragging rights, the top three teams earn qualification for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, making this a high-stakes event. With elite clubs like Inter Miami, LAFC, Tigres, Club América, and Cruz Azul in action, Leagues Cup 2025 promises intense matchups, passionate fan engagement, and a key role in shaping the future of football in North America.
Match Details
The detailed match schedules for Phase One of Leagues Cup 2025 (July 29–August 7):
Matchday 1 (July 29–31): Opening Fixtures
• July 29
- Columbus Crew vs. Toluca – Lower.com Field, Columbus
- San Diego FC vs. Pachuca – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
- CF Montréal vs. Club León – Stade Saputo, Montreal
- LAFC vs. Mazatlán FC – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
- Tigres UANL vs. Houston Dynamo – Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
- NYCFC vs. Puebla – Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
• July 30
- Inter Miami vs. Atlas FC – Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale
- Club América vs. Real Salt Lake – America First Field, Sandy, Utah
• July 31
- Chivas Guadalajara vs. New York Red Bulls – Sports Illustrated Stadium
- LA Galaxy vs. Tijuana – Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA
- Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders FC – Lumen Field, Seattle
- Matchdays 2 & 3 (Aug 1–7): Doubleheaders & Final League Games
• August 1
NYCFC vs. Club León + Toluca vs. CF Montréal – doubleheader at Sports Illustrated Stadium
• August 2
Orlando City vs. Atlas FC + Pumas UNAM vs. Atlanta United – Orlando, FL
• August 3
Monterrey vs. New York Red Bulls + FC Cincinnati vs. FC Juárez – TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
• August 5–6
Columbus Crew vs. Puebla followed by Crew vs. Club León – Crew’s home (dates around Aug 1 & Aug 5)
• August 5
LAFC vs. Tigres UANL – BMO Stadium
• August 6
Inter Miami vs. Pumas UNAM – Chase Stadium
• August 7
Cruz Azul vs. Colorado Rapids + LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna – Carson, CA
Knockout Stage (Quarterfinals–Final)
• Quarterfinals: August 19–20 — top 4 MLS clubs face top 4 Liga MX clubs (matchups seeded MLS 1 vs. LMX 4, etc.)
• Semifinals: August 26–27 — winners advance
• Final & Third-Place Playoff: Sunday, August 31
Notable Club Schedules
• NYCFC:
July 29 vs. Puebla
August 1 vs. León
August 5 vs. Toluca
• Inter Miami:
July 30 vs. Atlas
August 2 vs. Necaxa
August 6 vs. Pumas
• LAFC:
July 29 vs. Mazatlán
August 1 vs. Pachuca
August 5 vs. Tigres
• LA Galaxy:
July 31 vs. Tijuana
August 3 vs. Cruz Azul
August 7 vs. Santos Laguna (all at Dignity Health Sports Park)
• FC Cincinnati:
July 31 vs. Monterrey
August 3 vs. FC Juárez
• Orlando City:
July 30 vs. Pumas UNAM
August 2 vs. Atlas
August 6 vs. Necaxa
• Portland Timbers:
July 30 vs. Atlético San Luis
August 2 vs. Querétaro
August 6 vs. Club América
Phase One Venues
A breakdown of the venues for the 2025 Leagues Cup, covering both Phase One matches and Knockout Round sites:
• Matches from July 29 to August 7 will be played at the participating clubs’ home venues across the U.S. and Canada. Here are some key stadiums:
• BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA – LAFC’s home field, hosting their opener vs. Mazatlán
• Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA – San Diego FC vs. Pachuca
• Stade Saputo, Montréal, QC – CF Montréal vs. Club León
• Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, TX – Tigres vs. Houston Dynamo
• Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ – NYCFC vs. Puebla
• Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Inter Miami vs. Atlas
• America First Field, Sandy, UT – Club América vs. Real Salt Lake
• Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA – LA Galaxy vs. Tijuana
In addition, there will be doubleheader matchdays at:
• Sports Illustrated Stadium – NYCFC vs. León and Toluca vs. Montréal on August 1
• Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL – Orlando City vs. Atlas and Pumas vs. Atlanta on August 2
• TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH – Monterrey vs. NYRB and FC Cincinnati vs. Juárez on August 3
• Dignity Health Sports Park – Cruz Azul vs. Colorado and LA Galaxy vs. Santos on August 7
Knockout & Neutral Venues
Quarterfinals onward will be played at selected neutral or host-advantaged stadiums, ensuring high-profile matchups:
• BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
• Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA
• SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL (Chicago area)
• PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
• Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, TX
• Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX
These stadiums will host quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final rounds from August 19 to August 31.
Importance of Leagues Cup 2025
The Leagues Cup 2025 is a landmark tournament for North American football, elevating the rivalry between MLS (USA/Canada) and Liga MX (Mexico) while serving strategic, competitive, and developmental goals across the region.
1. Unifying North American Football
• For the first time, all 36 top-tier clubs from MLS and Liga MX compete in a single, structured tournament.
• Reinforces cross-border collaboration in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
2. Gateway to International Tournaments
• The top 3 teams : champion, runner-up, and third place will qualify for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, with the champion getting direct entry into the Round of 16.
• Strong performances may influence future invitations to the FIFA Club World Cup, raising global recognition for participating teams.
3. Raising Competitive Standards
• Gives clubs the chance to test themselves against elite regional rivals in meaningful matches mid-season.
• Enhances the intensity and quality of North American club football through knockout pressure and interleague rivalries.
4. Commercial & Audience Growth
• Expands fan bases for both leagues, drawing massive attention from the U.S., Mexico, and global viewers.
• Increases sponsorship, ticket sales, and digital engagement, especially with star-studded teams like Inter Miami, Club América, and LAFC.
5. Player Development & Visibility
• Offers younger and lesser-known players a platform to perform under international scrutiny.
• Scouts and clubs use this tournament to assess talent ahead of future transfers and call-ups.
Conclusion
The Leagues Cup 2025 is a groundbreaking tournament that reflects the growing strength and ambition of North American football. By uniting all 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX in a single, high-stakes competition, it delivers thrilling matchups, cross-border rivalries, and a clear pathway to international success through the CONCACAF Champions Cup. With matches hosted across world-class venues in the U.S. and Canada, and with global stars and emerging talents on display, the tournament is set to captivate fans and elevate the regional game. More than just a cup, Leagues Cup 2025 is a major step toward unifying and raising the standard of club football across the continent.
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