The 2026 edition of the Leagues Cup kicks off on August 4 and runs through September 6, 2025. This year’s tournament features a new format and updated broadcast coverage for fans in the U.S.
Leagues Cup TV schedule
Tournament format
The 2026 edition of the Leagues Cup will once again feature all 47 clubs from MLS and Liga MX. The tournament is designed as a World Cup-style competition that takes place during a summer break in both leagues.
- World Cup Pause: For the 2026 season, the Leagues Cup window serves as a major lead-in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the tournament designed to capitalize on the massive soccer momentum across North America.
- Qualification: The top three teams from the Leagues Cup will earn an automatic berth in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
How To Watch Leagues Cup
In a landmark move for the 2026 season, Major League Soccer and Apple have simplified how fans watch the Leagues Cup. The separate “MLS Season Pass” subscription has been concluded, and every match of the tournament is now integrated into a standard Apple TV subscription.
Apple TV
Apple TV remains the primary home for every Leagues Cup match. Subscribers in over 100 countries can watch every regular-season match and the entire Leagues Cup tournament with no blackouts.
- 2026 Pricing: Access to all matches is included in the standard Apple TV subscription, which costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Season Ticket Holders: If you are a full-season ticket holder for an MLS club, your Apple TV subscription is still included as part of your ticket package.
FOX Sports (English-Language TV)
FOX Sports continues to provide linear television coverage for a selection of the tournament’s biggest fixtures. Throughout the 2026 Leagues Cup, matches will air across FOX, FS1, and FS2.
TelevisaUnivision (Spanish-Language TV)
For Spanish-speaking fans, TelevisaUnivision holds the linear broadcast rights to 21 Leagues Cup matches each year. This includes 12 group stage matches, 8 knockout matches, and the Leagues Cup Final, which will air on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN.
