Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
The 2026 Leagues Cup soccer tournament begins August 4, with all 62 matches streaming live on Apple TV across over 100 countries. The expanded Concacaf-sanctioned competition features 36 clubs from MLS and Liga MX, including four matches in Mexico for the first time.
The Leagues Cup, a Concacaf-sanctioned tournament featuring 18 clubs each from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, kicks off on August 4 with all 62 matches available to stream live on Apple TV. This year’s edition marks the first time the competition includes matches in Mexico, expanding its geographic reach. The tournament guarantees interleague matchups through the quarterfinals and offers three berths in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup to the top three finishers. The champion also secures a direct berth into the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, advancing toward FIFA’s international club competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
Defending champion Seattle Sounders will open their title defense against Toluca FC on August 5 at 7 p.m. PT in Mexico. The 2026 tournament will feature global stars making their Leagues Cup debuts, including Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City SC), Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire), and Casemiro (Inter Miami CF). The schedule is available at leaguescup.com, with matches accessible to Apple TV subscribers in over 100 countries and regions.
Apple TV subscribers can watch every Leagues Cup match in one place, with commentary available in English, Spanish, and French where available. The platform will also offer exclusive on-demand content and complimentary programming, including Leagues Cup Countdown, Leagues Cup Wrap-Up, Leagues Cup La Previa, and Leagues Cup El Resumen. Analysts Pável Pardo and Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca will return to provide commentary throughout the tournament.
Apple TV, launched globally in November 2019, is available on over one billion screens across devices including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Mac, and popular smart TVs. The service costs $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Eligible customers purchasing select Apple devices may receive three months of Apple TV for free for a limited time.