The original dates of the matches involving Club América, Toluca, León, and Monterrey have been removed from the official league website, with no new dates or kickoff times confirmed yet. The adjustments affect matchups involving these clubs, whose progression to the final stages of the Leagues Cup 2026 has created an unavoidable scheduling conflict on the domestic calendar.
For the first time in the history of the international tournament, all four semifinal slots are occupied exclusively by Mexican clubs, with zero Major League Soccer representatives remaining in contention, according to tournament records. Toluca is set to face León at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, while Club América meets Monterrey at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both semifinal games take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with the winners advancing to the championship match and the losers meeting in the third-place fixture on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Rescheduled Jornada 7 Fixtures
Because the four semifinalists remain tied up in high-stakes international competition in the United States, the domestic governing body removed their original Jornada 7 dates from the official league website. As outlined by Claro Sports, the postponed matches include:
- Puebla vs. Toluca (originally set for Estadio Cuauhtémoc)
- Querétaro vs. Monterrey (originally set for Estadio La Corregidora)
- América vs. Tijuana (originally set for Estadio Banorte)
- Pumas vs. León (originally set for Estadio Olímpico Universitario)
League officials have not yet released definitive makeup dates or kickoff times for these four encounters. However, reporting from Claro Sports indicates that potential windows under consideration span between September 27 and October 10, or alternatively from November 7 to November 21, both of which align with upcoming FIFA international windows.
Historical Precedent and Scheduling Relief
The decision to halt these domestic fixtures is designed to protect clubs from severe fixture congestion and grueling cross-border travel schedules. Claro Sports noted that league organizers are eager to avoid a repeat of severe historical strain, such as the demanding calendar Club América navigated in May 2007. During that stretch, the Mexico City side played nine matches across two separate tournaments in just 20 days—juggling Copa Libertadores commitments against Brazilian club Santos and domestic Liguilla matches against Atlas, Chivas, and Pachuca.
While the four postponed matches leave a temporary gap in the Apertura 2026 schedule, the rest of Jornada 7 proceeds as planned. Friday action features FC Juárez hosting Pachuca at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, followed by a Saturday slate including Atlético San Luis against Guadalajara, Tigres versus Necaxa at the Estadio Universitario, Atlas meeting Atlante at the Estadio Jalisco, and Cruz Azul playing Santos on Sunday, September 6, at Estadio Banorte.
Next Steps
The participating clubs will conclude their Leagues Cup campaigns in the United States before turning their attention back to domestic play.
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