Introduction
The Mexican football league, Liga MX, has officially announced the schedule for the Apertura 2025 tournament. The league is set to resume on July 11 and potentially extend until December 28, contingent upon Cruz Azul’s participation in the Copa Intercontinental.
Background on Liga MX and its Significance
Liga MX is the top professional football league in Mexico, comprising 18 teams. It is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and exciting leagues in the Americas. The league’s significance lies in its contribution to Mexican football culture, its role as a breeding ground for national team players, and its popularity among fans across the globe.
Tournament Schedule Overview
Following the conclusion of Clausura 2025 on May 25, with Toluca claiming the title over America, Liga MX’s return in the penultimate semester before the World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, alongside the United States and Canada, was eagerly anticipated.
Kick-off and Early Matches
The Apertura 2025 tournament will commence on July 11, with Puebla hosting Atlas at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. Subsequent matches include Tijuana versus Querétaro and Bravos against America.
Notable Matches
- Jornada 7 – August 30 (Estadio Akron): America vs. Chivas (Clásico Nacional)
- Jornada 8 – September 12 (Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes): America vs. Pumas (Clásico Capitalino)
- Jornada 11 – September 27 (Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes): Pumas vs. Chivas
- Jornada 12 – October 5 (Estadio Olímpico Universitario): Cruz Azul vs. America
- Jornada 13 – October 18 (Estadio Olímpico Universitario): Chivas vs. Atlas (Clásico Tapatío)
- Jornada 15 – October 25 (Estadio Akron): Monterrey vs. Tigres (Clásico Regio)
- Jornada 16 – November 1 (Estadio BBVA): Toluca vs. America (last final before Play-In)
- Jornada 17 – November 8 (Estadio Nemesio Diez): Cruz Azul vs. Pumas
- Jornada 17 – November 8 (Estadio por definir): Play-In will take place from November 19 to 23. The Liguilla, or playoffs, will commence on November 26 and potentially conclude by December 28.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of Liga MX? Liga MX is the premier football league in Mexico, featuring 18 teams and serving as a crucial platform for developing national team players while captivating fans worldwide.
- When does the Apertura 2025 tournament begin? The Apertura 2025 tournament is set to commence on July 11.
- Which teams are scheduled to play in the early matches? Puebla, Atlas, Tijuana, Querétaro, and Bravos are among the teams scheduled for early-season matches.
- What notable matches are included in the schedule? Key matches include America vs. Chivas (Clásico Nacional), America vs. Pumas (Clásico Capitalino), Cruz Azul vs. America, Chivas vs. Atlas (Clásico Tapatío), Monterrey vs. Tigres (Clásico Regio), and the last final between Toluca and America before Play-In.
- What is the Play-In and when does it take place? The Play-In is a preliminary round scheduled from November 19 to 23, determining the finalists for the Liguilla.
- When will the Liguilla begin and potentially conclude? The Liguilla, or playoffs, will commence on November 26 and could extend until December 28, depending on Cruz Azul’s Copa Intercontinental commitments.
