World Soccer.—The wait is over, and the Liga MX Femenil has now finalized the matchups for its 2026 Apertura playoffs. Eight teams remain in the hunt for the championship and will have to advance past the quarterfinals to get closer to lifting the trophy.
América, Rayadas, Tigres, Chivas, Pachuca, Toluca, Pumas, and FC Juárez have secured their spots in the final phase, which will be played in a two-leg knockout format. The action will begin on Tuesday, November 10, and conclude on Sunday, November 15, when the four clubs advancing to the semifinals will be determined.
The competition will take a break after this first round due to the Mexican Women’s National Team’s international commitments, so the teams will need to make the most of these matches to gain an advantage in their respective series.
What are the quarterfinal matchups?
The matchups are as follows:
First-Leg Matches
- Tuesday, November 10
- Pumas vs. Tigres | 7:00 p.m. | Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
- FC Juárez vs. Chivas | 9:00 p.m. | Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium.
- Wednesday, November 11
- América vs. Toluca | 7:00 p.m. | Banorte Stadium.
- Pachuca vs. Rayadas | 9:00 p.m. | Estadio Hidalgo.
Second-leg matches
- Saturday, November 14
- Tigres vs. Pumas | 5:00 p.m. | Estadio Universitario.
- Chivas vs. FC Juárez | 9:00 p.m. | Akron Stadium.
- Sunday, November 15
- Rayadas vs. Pachuca | 7:00 p.m. | BBVA Stadium.
- Toluca vs. América | 9:10 p.m. | Nemesio Díez Stadium.
Times are listed in Central Mexico Time.
Where can you watch the 2026 Apertura Women’s Playoffs?
Fans will have several options for following the matches in this stage. Among the announced streaming options are ViX, Tubi, FOX ONE, and the Liga MX Femenil’s official YouTube channel.
However, availability may vary depending on the match and the platform, so it is recommended to check the schedule before each match.
ViX’s featured broadcasts will include Pumas vs. Tigres and América vs. Toluca in the first leg, as well as the matchups between Monterrey and Pachuca, and Toluca vs. América in the second leg.
Eight teams and a single goal: to reach the final
One of the highlights of this edition will be the presence of clubs with extensive experience in decisive matches, such as Tigres, América, Rayadas, and Chivas, alongside teams looking to pull off an upset, including Pumas, Toluca, and FC Juárez.
América and Rayadas finished the regular season with 37 points each and topped their respective groups. The Águilas, moreover, enter as the defending champions, so they’ll face the pressure of keeping their dream of a back-to-back title alive.
One notable detail will be the series between América and Toluca. Although the Azulcrema finished as group leaders, they will play the first leg at Estadio Banorte and close out the series on the road at Nemesio Díez, due to scheduled events at their home stadium.
With four playoff rounds ahead, the Liguilla promises several exciting matchups. The first round begins this week and will leave only four teams with a chance to continue their quest for the 2026 Apertura title.
