Cruz Azul Battles Chivas in Must-Watch Liga MX Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide
Two Mexican soccer giants will face off on Saturday when Cruz Azul welcome Chivas in a showdown between the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season's leading teams.
Cruz Azul knocked out Chivas during the Apertura 2025 quarterfinals in a memorable encounter that will always be recalled for Javier "Chicharito" Hernández's crucial penalty miss in what turned out to be his farewell appearance for his childhood team.
Chivas have bounced back impressively since then, entering Saturday's encounter with a flawless record across six Liga MX matches this campaign, holding a substantial advantage at the summit after beating longtime rivals Club América in El Clásico Nacional in their previous outing.
On the other hand, Cruz Azul are gaining momentum following their smooth progression to the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 and coming off a victory against championship contenders Tigres last weekend.
La Máquina has experienced considerable success against Chivas throughout this decade, but Gabriel Milito's squad are displaying exceptional football and will be determined to secure their first away victory against Cruz Azul since 2022.
Here's your guide to watching Cruz Azul vs. Chivas on Saturday evening.
What Time Does Cruz Azul vs. Chivas Kick-Off?
What Time Does Cruz Azul vs. Chivas Kick-Off?
How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Chivas on TV and Live Stream
How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Chivas on TV and Live Stream
U.S. viewers can enjoy the weekend's premier Liga MX fixture via Paramount+, although an active subscription is required to access the platform.
The match will also be available in Spanish on TUDN USA and Univision, with ViX providing the streaming option.
In Mexico, the Cruz Azul vs. Chivas encounter will air on Canal 5 and TUDN. Similar to the U.S., Mexican fans can stream the match on ViX with a valid subscription.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+, TUDN USA, Univision, ViX |
Mexico | Canal 5, TUDN, ViX |
What's Next for Cruz Azul, Chivas?
What's Next for Cruz Azul, Chivas?
Several players from both teams will return to duty on Wednesday Feb. 25, suiting up for the Mexico national squad in an international friendly against Iceland, before quickly rejoining their clubs for the following weekend's Liga MX fixtures.
Cruz Azul will journey to take on the formidable Monterrey on Saturday Feb. 28—a match that will offer a glimpse of their forthcoming Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 encounter.
At the same time, Chivas will also be competing on Feb. 28, when they embark on the challenging trip to consecutive Liga MX champions Toluca, as the toughest portion of the Clausura 2026 fixture list persists for Milito's team.