DistantNews
Support us
Cruz Azul asks Liga MX to play Apertura 2026 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
🇲🇽 Mexico /Sports

Cruz Azul asks Liga MX to play Apertura 2026 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Mexican club Cruz Azul has requested to play their Apertura 2026 home games at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
  • The team, reigning champions, lost their planned return to the Estadio Azteca due to failed negotiations.
  • Liga MX confirmed the request and stated it will undergo a review process to ensure compliance with regulations.

Reigning Mexican champions Cruz Azul are facing an unexpected challenge as they prepare for the Apertura 2026 season: securing a home stadium. Despite winning the title, the club has not yet guaranteed a venue for their upcoming home matches.

The team had planned to return to the Estadio Azteca after the World Cup. However, negotiations with the stadium's owners and administrators did not yield a positive outcome, leaving Cruz Azul without a venue at the iconic stadium for now.

Liga MX officially confirmed Cruz Azul's request to change their home venue. The club has proposed using the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, a stadium where they have played in recent tournaments. The league stated that the request will follow the established procedures, including reviews of the playing field and other necessary requirements.

Cruz Azul, managed by Joel Huiqui, will begin the Apertura 2026 season as visitors against Atlético de San Luis. Their first home game is scheduled for the second matchday, when they will host Puebla. The club hopes to have their stadium situation resolved and approved by then.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog