Leagues Cup 2025 runs from July 29 to August 31 and will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass and select TV networks.
The winner receives the Leagues Cup trophy, prize money, and a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. The two finalists and third-place winner qualify for the Champions Cup.
The tournament features 18 MLS teams and all 18 LIGA MX sides.
Phase One includes games exclusively between MLS and LIGA MX sides, with points awarded based on wins and penalty shootouts (no draws).
The knockout rounds will also feature only MLS vs. LIGA MX matchups until the semifinals.
Inter Miami CF won the inaugural Leagues Cup in 2023, marking their first trophy.
Leagues Cup 2025 brings together 36 teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX in a battle for supremacy in North American soccer. The Columbus Crew enters as defending champions, while teams like Inter Miami CF and LA Galaxy aim for the title.
The tournament is structured in two phases:
Phase One:
Each club plays three matches against opponents from the opposite league. Points are awarded as follows:
Regulation Win: 3 points
Penalty Shootout Win: 2 points
Regulation Draw: 1 point
The top four clubs from each league-specific table advance to the Quarterfinals. This ensures more inter-league matches in the Knockout Rounds.
Knockout Rounds:
Quarterfinal pairings are based on Phase One performance:
MLS 1 vs. LIGA MX 4
MLS 2 vs. LIGA MX 3
MLS 3 vs. LIGA MX 2
MLS 4 vs. LIGA MX 1
The semifinals will pit the winners of these quarterfinal matches against each other, regardless of league. The final and third-place match determine the teams that qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Hosting Privileges:
LA Galaxy, as the 2024 MLS Cup champions, will have hosting privileges throughout the tournament. Club América and other top-ranked LIGA MX clubs also receive hosting privileges to reduce travel.
Q: What is Leagues Cup?
Leagues Cup is a tournament pitting MLS clubs against Liga MX sides to determine the best team in North America.
Q: How do teams qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup through Leagues Cup?
The Leagues Cup champion, runner-up, and third-place team qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Q: How many teams are participating in Leagues Cup 2025?
36 teams participate, including 18 MLS teams and 18 LIGA MX teams.
Q: Where can I watch Leagues Cup matches?
All Leagues Cup matches will be presented live through the Apple TV app. Select matches will also be available on TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca, FOX Sports, TSN, and RDS.
Leagues Cup 2025 promises intense rivalry and high-stakes matches between MLS and LIGA MX teams.
The new format ensures more competitive matchups and opportunities for inter-league play.
Keep an eye on defending champions Columbus Crew and past winners like Inter Miami CF.
The tournament offers a pathway to the FIFA Club World Cup through the Concacaf Champions Cup.
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