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The highly anticipated Liga MX Clausura 2026 final gets underway Thursday evening, with Cruz Azul welcoming Pumas for the opening leg of a championship clash between two storied Mexican soccer giants.
Chasing their eighth Liga MX title and first in over a decade, Pumas have enjoyed a remarkable campaign, claiming the top spot in the regular season and far surpassing all expectations. After eliminating fierce rivals Club América and then Pachuca en route to the final, Efraín Juárez's squad stand on the brink of something special.
Cruz Azul have been within reach of their 10th Liga MX championship over the past two seasons. Semifinalists in each of the last six tournaments, no club has accumulated more victories than La Máquina during that stretch. The one missing piece to complete the project is that long-coveted league trophy. With Joel Huiqui leading the charge, Cruz Azul can envision conquering that final summit.
These two clubs share a fierce rivalry at the heart of Mexico City. As members of Liga MX's "big four," both boast some of the largest and most devoted supporter bases in the nation.
It's a final that has all the ingredients for a spectacular showdown, but only one side will lift the Liga MX trophy. The action begins Thursday night at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
What Time Does Cruz Azul vs. Pumas Kick Off?
How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Pumas on TV, Live Stream
The Liga MX Clausura 2026 final will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network in the United States, with the match also accessible via fuboTV.
Cruz Azul and Pumas supporters looking for Spanish-language coverage in the U.S. can tune in through TUDN and Univision, with ViX available as the streaming option.
In Mexico, the most anticipated match of the Mexican soccer calendar will air nationally on Canal 5 and Azteca 7. TUDN is also available, and the first leg can additionally be streamed on ViX and Azteca Deportes.
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | CBS Sports Network, TUDN, Univision, fuboTV, ViX |
Mexico | Canal 5, TUDN, Azteca 7, Azteca Deportes, ViX |
What's Next for Cruz Azul, Pumas?
Both sides will be desperate to take the initiative and gain an advantage heading into the decisive second leg of the Clausura 2026 final.
Pumas will welcome Cruz Azul for the return fixture at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario—a ground both clubs shared throughout 2025—on Sunday evening. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 24, when Mexican soccer's top-flight will crown its new champion.