Leagues Cup 2023: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The Leagues Cup is an annual international club football competition contested between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX clubs from Mexico. Inaugurated in 2019, the tournament brings together the top teams from both leagues to compete for a prestigious trophy.

Format

Group Stage

The Leagues Cup features a group stage comprising 15 matches played between August 3-6, 2023. The teams are divided into four groups of four, with each group containing two MLS teams and two Liga MX teams. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.

Knockout Stage

The eight teams that qualify from the group stage progress to the knockout stage, which begins with the quarterfinals on August 9-10, 2023. The semifinals are scheduled for September 13-14, followed by the final on September 19, 2023.

Participating Teams

• MLS Teams: Atlanta United FC, Austin FC, CF Montreal, FC Cincinnati, LAFC, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, Orlando City FC, Philadelphia Union, St. Louis City FC, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC
• Liga MX Teams: Club América, Atlas FC, Chivas de Guadalajara, Cruz Azul, FC Juárez, León, Mazatlán FC, Pachuca, Puebla FC, Querétaro FC, Santos Laguna, Tigres UANL, Toluca

Broadcast Information

The Leagues Cup will be available to watch live on Apple TV+. Fans can access the matches through the Apple TV app or website.