Soccer and music are set to come together once again, and this time there will be a star who needs virtually no introduction: “La Chona.”
Los Tucanes de Tijuana will kick off the second season of Amazon Music Live in Mexico with a concert to be broadcast on Saturday, August 22, immediately following the match between Chivas de Guadalajara and Xolos de Tijuana, part of Matchday 5 of the 2026 Apertura season of Liga MX. The match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and once the final whistle blows, the musical celebration will begin.
“We’re giving the crowd what they love: music and soccer—always the perfect combo,” said Mario Quintero, frontman of Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
Los Tucanes promise a night full of classics
Quintero revealed that the concert’s setlist is designed to keep the fans’ energy high even after the game. Among the songs that could be part of the setlist are some of the group’s greatest hits, such as “El Tucanazo,” “Al Centenario,” “Las Heladas,” and “Espejeando Yo los Pongo.” There will also be room for Los Tucanes’ romantic side with songs like “El Amor Platónico” and “El Mundo de Amor.”
The idea, as the lead singer explained, is to keep the celebration going once the match between the Rojiblancos and the Fronterizos is over.
“We’re very grateful for the opportunity to put on this show, this concert, so the party can continue after the game,” Quintero said.
The material from the performance will also be included on an EP that will be available on Amazon Music and Prime Video.
“La Chona,” from the stadiums to a new generation
If there’s one song that inevitably comes up when talking about Los Tucanes de Tijuana, it’s “La Chona.” The song was written in 1993 and recorded a year later, but far from remaining just a ’90s classic, over time it became a phenomenon that reached new generations. Viral challenges, social media videos, and various covers have helped keep the song alive decades after its release. And soccer played its part, too.
“La Chona” became one of the recurring songs in stadiums and at Mexican fan celebrations, further strengthening the bond between the band and the sport. Quintero recalled that the song was also present during the recent World Cup and could be heard both in stadiums and on streets filled with fans.
Los Tucanes are fans of all teams
Although they’ll be performing after a match between Chivas and Xolos, Quintero made it clear that Los Tucanes don’t have just one favorite team in Mexican soccer. The reason is quite simple: the band has connections with players from different clubs.
“We’re fans of all the clubs,” explained the singer, adding that many soccer players are also fans of Los Tucanes’ music, and some are even friends with the band.
Quintero, 50, also shared that he has had the opportunity to attend various World Cups, including those held in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022, and that he’s closely following the 2026 World Cup. For him, the connection between soccer and music comes almost naturally.
Amazon Music Live is planning more concerts
Los Tucanes’ performance will be just the beginning of a new season of Amazon Music Live in Mexico. The series will continue throughout the fall with different artists and musical genres, maintaining the format of hosting concerts after Chivas games. The schedule features a wide variety of acts.
On September 13, after the Chivas vs. Pumas match, Little Jesus—one of the most renowned bands on the Mexican indie rock scene—will take the stage. Then, on September 26, following the match between Guadalajara and Querétaro, it will be División Minúscula’s turn—a key band in the Mexican alternative rock and pop-punk scene.
Other acts following will be Fey (October 17), José Cuén (October 31), and Yeri Mua (November 22). The concerts can be watched live on Twitch and later on Prime Video, extending the experience beyond the stadium stands.
The formula seems pretty simple: the game ends, the music starts, and the fans keep the party going. This time, the celebration will kick off after the Chivas vs. Xolos game, with Los Tucanes ready to turn the end of Matchday Five into a true Mexican party.
