Mexico Liga MX 2025-2026 Fixtures, Results & Standings

About Liga MX

Liga MX is the top professional football division in Mexico, governed by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF). It is widely regarded as one of the strongest leagues in the Americas, attracting top talent from across Latin America and beyond.

Liga MX is known for its passionate fan culture, explosive attacking play, and intense playoff system that makes every season unpredictable and entertaining.

Competition Format

Liga MX operates in a split-season format, with two separate championships held each year:

1. Apertura (Opening Tournament) – July to December
2. Clausura (Closing Tournament) – January to May

Each tournament includes:

• 17 regular season matches per team
• Top 12 teams qualify for the Liguilla (playoffs) Top 4 go directly to quarterfinals Teams ranked 5–12 play in a wildcard round (Repechaje)

The winner of each tournament is crowned a Liga MX champion. In case the same club wins both, they are considered the seasonal champion.

CONCACAF Qualification

Liga MX clubs qualify for CONCACAF Champions Cup based on their performance in the Apertura and Clausura. Top teams also compete in:

• Leagues Cup (vs. MLS teams)
• Campeón de Campeones (between Apertura and Clausura winners)

Most Successful Clubs

• Club América – 13 titles
• Guadalajara (Chivas) – 12 titles
• Toluca – 10 titles
• Cruz Azul – 9 titles
• UNAM (Pumas) – 7 titles

Club América and Chivas represent the historic rivalry of Mexican football, also known as "El Súper Clásico".

Top Scorers & Legends

Liga MX has produced and hosted many elite players including:

• Evanivaldo Castro "Cabinho" – All-time top scorer (312 goals)
• Jared Borgetti, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Humberto Suazo, André-Pierre Gignac

French striker Gignac (Tigres UANL) remains one of the most iconic foreign players in the league's modern era.

Stadiums & Attendance

• Estadio Azteca (Club América) – 87,000 capacity
• BBVA Stadium (Monterrey) – 53,500 capacity
• Estadio Universitario (Tigres) – 42,000 capacity

Liga MX regularly ranks among the most attended leagues in the Americas, with vibrant atmospheres in every match.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Liga MX?
A: Liga MX is the highest division of professional football in Mexico, featuring top clubs and players from across the continent.

Q: How does Liga MX differ from other leagues?
A: Liga MX uses a split-season format with two separate tournaments (Apertura & Clausura), each ending in playoffs.

Q: Who is the most successful Liga MX club?
A: Club América with 13 titles, followed closely by Chivas Guadalajara.

Q: When does Liga MX season start and end?
A: Apertura runs from July to December, and Clausura from January to May.

Q: Where can I watch Liga MX matches?
A: In Mexico and the US, matches are shown on TUDN, Televisa, TV Azteca, Univision, and ViX+.

Q: Does Liga MX have promotion and relegation?
A: Currently suspended, but the league has historically used promotion/relegation with Liga de Expansión MX.