Overview
- Liga MX released the Clausura 2026 slate: regular season runs Jan. 9–Apr. 26, the Liguilla starts May 2, the final is set for May 24, and the Play‑In phase is removed, with classic rivalry dates assigned.
- The Copa del Rey third round opens this week as Barcelona visit Deportivo Guadalajara on Dec. 16, and América TV will air selected matches free in Peru via Canal 4 and América tvGO.
- Concacaf confirmed first‑round dates and kickoff times for the Champions Cup, highlighting Pumas vs San Diego FC, Tigres vs Forge FC, and América vs Olimpia, with return legs scheduled the week of Feb. 10.
- Argentina’s Trofeo de Campeones between Platense and Estudiantes will be played Dec. 20 at Estadio Único de San Nicolás, with tickets on Deportick and broadcasts on TNT Sports and ESPN Premium.
- The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain is provisionally planned for March 2026 under an agreement with UEFA and awaits the federation’s formal confirmation.