Leagues Cup 2026 tournament kicks off with six matches today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Leagues Cup 2026 commenced with six matches scheduled for Tuesday, August 4. The tournament features 36 clubs from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, with all games streamed on Apple TV and broadcast on FOX for select matches. The format includes no draws, with tied games proceeding to penalty shootouts. The top three finishers will qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Defending champions Seattle Sounders begin their title defense later in the tournament.
- •Defending champions Seattle Sounders feature in the tournament.
- •MLS and Liga MX teams compete in direct matchups.
- •All matches are available on Apple TV and FOX.
- •Top three finishers qualify for 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
- •First matches include Columbus Crew vs. Atlas and Tigres vs. Real Salt Lake.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Leagues Cup 2026: Schedule, TV and live stream info, teams for MLS vs. Liga MX tournament
"The Leagues Cup – the 36-team tournament featuring select clubs from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX – is back, kicking off on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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