Toluca FC and. C.F. Monterrey to meet in the Leagues Cup Final; Club León and Club América to play for Third Place as part of a Championship Doubleheader in Houston on September 6
Tickets for both matches on sale at LeaguesCup.com
Media accreditation is now open; deadline to apply is Friday, September 4 at 5 p.m.
Leagues Cup today announced that Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, TX, will host the Leagues Cup 2026 Final and Third-Place Match on Sunday, September 6, bringing the tournament’s final four clubs together for a Championship Doubleheader at one destination.
The Leagues Cup 2026 Final will feature Toluca FC vs. C.F. Monterrey, with both clubs competing for the tournament title and the Leagues Cup champion earning direct entry to the Round of 16 of the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. Earlier in the day, Club León vs. Club América will meet in the Third-Place Match, with Club León competing to secure Concacaf Champions Cup qualification and Club América competing for the tournament’s final podium position.
The doubleheader will close a tournament that began with 36 MLS and LIGA MX clubs and culminates with four LIGA MX semifinalists competing for the final podium positions. With Toluca FC, C.F. Monterrey and Club América already qualified for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup through another pathway, any applicable Leagues Cup berth will remain with LIGA MX and be reallocated based on the league’s qualification criteria.
Fans at Shell Energy Stadium will experience a full day of Leagues Cup action, beginning with the Third-Place Match and culminating with the Final, where the 2026 champion will be crowned.
Double Header Schedule
Third-Place Match:
Club León vs. Club América
5:00 p.m. Local | 6:00 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. Mexico City
Watch: Apple TV in the U.S. and Imagen TV in Mexico
Leagues Cup Final:
Toluca FC vs. C.F. Monterrey
8:15 p.m. Local | 9:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. Mexico City
Watch: Apple TV and Univision in the U.S., and Imagen TV in Mexico
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Leagues Cup Championship Doubleheader will be available at LeaguesCup.com/tickets and via participating club websites.
Media Accreditation
Media accreditation is now open for the Leagues Cup 2026 Championship Double Header. Media wishing to cover the matches must apply by Friday, September 4 by 5:00PM ET by clicking here. No late applications or changes will be accepted after the deadline.
Media Resources
Leagues Cup Media Resources: access here. Leagues Cup images for editorial use and press conferences: access here
About Leagues Cup
Leagues Cup is an annual, Concacaf-sanctioned competition between Major League Soccer and LIGA MX that features top clubs from both leagues competing in a fully interleague format. Launched in 2023, the tournament represents a landmark collaboration between the two leagues and serves as a cornerstone of their long-term partnership.
The top three finishers in Leagues Cup qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup, with the champion earning the opportunity to represent the region in FIFA International club competitions. Fans in more than 100 countries and regions can watch Leagues Cup on Apple TV, with select matches also available via broadcast and cable television partners.
