Leagues Cup 2025 Eliminates Ties: Here's the Game-Changing Reason Why

The Leagues Cup returns in 2025 with 18 Major League Soccer clubs and all teams from Mexico's Liga MX, creating a field of 36 total participants. Although the tournament introduces several new elements, one aspect remains unchanged this summer: draws are eliminated at every phase of the competition.

Whether you follow MLS action, watch Premier League matches, or only engage with major international competitions, supporters understand that ties or draws typically award one point to each participating team. However, this concept doesn't apply in Leagues Cup. Instead, due partly to the tournament structure, draws are removed in favor of a distinctive format.

A comprehensive explanation of the scoring system and how draws factor into it:

Examining this in greater detail:

This structure aims to generate increased excitement for spectators since international competitions like the FIFA Club World Cup and World Cup allow group stage matches to conclude in draws. Leagues Cup raises the stakes while also providing a consolation point that might determine which of the four Liga MX or MLS teams advance to the knockout rounds.

Click here for more information on the full Leagues Cup 2025 format including all teams competing, how Phase One works and more.