Liga MX Apertura Playoffs Overview:
Key Dates:
- Play In: November 20-23
- Quarterfinals: November 26-30
- Semifinals: December 3-7
- Finals: December 11-14
Where to Watch: TUDN, Telemundo
The final phase of Mexico’s top-flight soccer league, the Liga MX Apertura Liguilla, kicks off on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Below, you’ll find everything you need to watch the Liga MX playoffs live on TV – from the two Play-In Round matchups and the first-leg quarterfinals all the way through to the Liga MX Finals, taking place December 11-14.
We’ve included the full Apertura 2025 postseason schedule with TV channel information, plus a breakdown of all competing teams and more.
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What Channel is Liga MX playoffs on?
Liga MX fans can watch the Apertura Liguilla live starting on November 20, 2025 on the following Spanish-language channels:
- TUDN (TelevisaUnivision Deportes Network)
- Telemundo
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Liga MX Apertura La Liguilla Schedule
Find the complete schedule for the 2025 Liga MX playoffs below, with times, fixtures and channel information.
Semifinals: Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Sunday, Dec. 7
Cruz Azul vs. Tigres UANL
- 1st Leg: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET
- 2nd Leg: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12 a.m. ET
Monterrey vs. Toluca
- 1st Leg: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10:10 p.m. ET
- 2nd Leg: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12 a.m. ET
Finals: Thursday, Dec. 11 – Sunday, Dec. 14
Schedule TBD
Quarterfinals 1st & 2nd Legs Results
FC Juárez vs. Toluca
- 1st Leg: FC Juárez (1) vs. Toluca (2)
- 2nd Leg: Toluca (0) vs. FC Juárez (0)
Toluca advance 2-1 on aggregate.
Monterrey vs. América
- 1st Leg: Monterrey (2) vs. América (0)
- 2nd Leg: América (2) vs. Monterrey (1)
Monterrey advance 3-2 on aggregate.
Tijuana vs. Tigres UANL
- 1st Leg: Tigres UANL (0) vs. Tijuana (3)
- 2nd Leg: Tijuana (0) vs. Tigres UANL (5)
Tigres UANL advance 5-3 on aggregate.
Guadalajara vs. Cruz Azul
- 1st Leg: Guadalajara (0) vs. Cruz Azul (0)
- 2nd Leg: Cruz Azul (3) vs. Guadalajara (2)
Cruz Azul advance 3-2 on aggregate.
Play-In Matches & Results
First up are the Play-In games, where the 7–10 seeded teams compete to determine which two clubs advance to the Quarterfinals.
- Seeds 7 and 8 face each other in the first Play-In game.
- Seeds 9 and 10 meet in the second Play-In game.
The winner of the 7 vs. 8 matchup automatically advances to the Quarterfinals as the No. 7 seed. The loser of that game then faces the winner of the 9 vs. 10 matchup. The winner of that final Play-In game becomes the No. 8 seed, completing the Liguilla bracket.
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Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM (Play-In: 9 vs. 10)
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Results: No. 9 Pachuca (3) vs. No. 10 Pumas UNAM (1)
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Tijuana vs. FC Juárez (Play-In: 7 vs. 8)
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Results: No. 7 Tijuana (3) vs. No. 8 FC Juárez (1)
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No. 8 Seed Match: FC Juárez vs. Pachuca
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Results: FC Juárez (2) vs. Pachuca (1)
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Which Liga MX Teams are in Apertura 2025 Liguilla?
The following ten teams have made it to the playoffs. Only the top 8 will move on to the quarterfinals.
- Toluca
- Tigres UANL
- Cruz Azul
- América
- Monterrey
- Guadalajara
- Tijuana
- FC Juárez
- Pachuca
- Pumas UNAM
Liga MX Playoffs Format
After the regular phase concludes, the final phase, or playoffs, known as the Liguilla begins. The final tournament consists of ten teams competing in Play-Ins, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals.
The top six teams from the regular season qualify directly to the quarterfinals. Teams ranked 7th-10th enter the Play-In round to fill the remaining quarterfinal slots. Starting with the quarterfinals, the rounds consist of two matches – one home and one away – until a champion is crowned for that tournament
Typically, the champions and runners-up from Apertura and Clausura qualify for sports in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and other regional cups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Liga MX Semifinals start?
The two-round Liga MX Semifinals go from December 3-7.
Where can I watch Liga MX playoffs in 2025?
Fans need access to TUDN and Telemundo to watch the 2025 Liga MX Apertura playoffs.
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