Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
August 3, 2026
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Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
Every Leagues Cup match streams live on Apple TV as the tournament spotlighting the rivalry between Major League Soccer and Liga MX expands to Mexico for the first time
Building on the momentum of a landmark year for soccer in North America, Leagues Cup — the Concacaf-sanctioned competition featuring 18 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and 18 clubs from Liga MX — kicks off tomorrow, August 4. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch all 62 Leagues Cup matches.
The fourth edition of the annual competition between MLS and Liga MX once again brings together top clubs from both leagues in a unique format that guarantees interleague matchups through the quarterfinals. For the first time, the tournament will also include four Phase One matches in Mexico.
Qualified clubs from each league will compete for the Leagues Cup trophy and one of three berths in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, awarded to the champion, runner-up, and third-place finisher. The Leagues Cup Champion will also earn a direct berth into the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, putting the club on the path to FIFA’s premier international club competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
Defending champion Seattle Sounders open their title defense against reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winner Toluca FC on August 5 at 7 p.m. PT at Estadio Nemesio Díez, after capturing their first Leagues Cup title with a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami CF in the 2025 final. The 2026 tournament will also feature several global stars making their Leagues Cup debuts, including France’s Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City SC), Poland’s Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire), and Brazil’s Casemiro (Inter Miami CF), who enters the competition following his third FIFA World Cup campaign.
To see the complete 2026 Leagues Cup schedule, visit leaguescup.com.
How to Watch on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every Leagues Cup match in one place, with commentary in English, Spanish, and French where available. Subscribers can enjoy exclusive on-demand Leagues Cup content and a comprehensive and accessible lineup of complimentary programming, including Leagues Cup Countdown and Leagues Cup Wrap-Up in English, and Leagues Cup La Previa and Leagues Cup El Resumen in Spanish.
Apple TV’s Leagues Cup broadcasts will once again feature Club América legend and former Mexico national team captain Pável Pardo alongside former Mexico national team striker Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca, both returning as analysts for the tournament.
In addition to live sports, Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut.
More Ways to Enjoy Leagues Cup
- Fans can follow every moment of Leagues Cup with Apple Sports, the free iPhone app that makes it easy to stay up to date throughout the tournament. Get live scores, real-time stats, standings, and upcoming match schedules, plus dive into play-by-play updates, team statistics, and visual lineup formations. With a tap, fans can also jump directly to the Apple TV app to find matches live.
- Apple Music is getting fans geared up for the game with curated warm-up playlists from some of the stars of MLS, including a refreshed mix from Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna.
- In Apple Maps, fans can explore Maps Guides to every stadium where MLS clubs play to learn more about the history, unique features, and supporter traditions of the stadiums at the epicenter of soccer culture in North America.
- In the Apple News app, fans can follow the dedicated Leagues Cup hub to read the latest stories, plus see scores and standings. And by signing up for the Apple News Sports newsletter, they can get personalized updates right in their inbox throughout the entire tournament.
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