Liga MX Apertura 2026 Kicks Off July 16 with Necaxa vs. Atlante

The highly anticipated Liga MX Apertura 2026 season is set to commence this week, with the first jornada scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 16. The tournament will launch with a significant matchup, reviving one of Mexican football's oldest rivalries as Necaxa faces off against Atlante.

Following the opening match, the action continues with Tigres visiting the Xolos in Tijuana later on Thursday. The league's return is notable as it proceeds even while the 2026 World Cup is still underway. Fans can look forward to a full slate of games throughout the weekend.

Friday, July 17, will feature three matches: Atlético de San Luis will host Cruz Azul, León will play Atlas, and FC Juárez will take on Puebla. The jornada will conclude on Saturday, July 18, with Pumas facing Pachuca, Rayados de Monterrey playing Santos Laguna, Chivas against Toluca, and Querétaro hosting América in the final match.

Broadcast information indicates that the games will be televised across several platforms. Matches on Thursday and Friday will be available on FOX One and ESPN, with some games also airing on Azteca 7. Saturday's fixtures will be broadcast on Canal 5 and TUDN, while the match between Chivas and Toluca will be exclusively streamed on Prime Video. This schedule provides ample opportunities for fans across Mexico to follow their favorite teams as the new season unfolds.