Fans encouraged to sign up for exclusive pre-sale opportunities at CampeonesCup.com
NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) – Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX have unveiled details for the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup – the annual clash between the reigning MLS and LIGA MX Champions that showcases the ultimate rivalry across both leagues.
Reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF will host the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup on Wednesday, September 16 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. The match will stream globally on Apple TV.
Inter Miami’s opponent will be known on July 25 at the Campeon de Campeones match featuring Toluca FC (2025 LIGA MX Apertura Champion) vs. Cruz Azul (2026 LIGA MX Clausura champion). The winner of Campeon de Campeones will automatically become the LIGA MX representative to compete in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup.
Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date. Fans are also encouraged to visit www.CampeonesCup.com to sign up for the latest information and to be part of an exclusive presale opportunity.
In the past seven Campeones Cup iterations, LIGA MX carries four wins and MLS with three victories. Toluca FC most recently gave LIGA MX the lead following a 3-2 win over the LA Galaxy in 2025.
Year |
Match |
Location |
2026 |
Inter Miami CF vs. To be determined |
Nu Stadium, Miami, FL |
2025 |
LA Galaxy (2) vs. Toluca FC (3) |
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA |
2024 |
Columbus Crew 1 (4), Club América 1 (5) |
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH |
2023 |
LAFC 0 (2), Tigres UANL 0 (4) |
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
2022 |
New York City FC 2, Atlas FC 0 |
Yankee Stadium, New York, NY |
2021 |
Columbus Crew 2, Cruz Azul 0 |
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH |
2019 |
Atlanta United 3, Club América 2 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
2018 |
Toronto FC 1, Tigres UANL 3 |
BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
The 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup partners include Caterpillar, Dawn, Michelob ULTRA, and Old Spice. Fans in the United States, Mexico, Canada and more than 100 countries and regions around the world will be able to watch the match on Apple TV , available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices from Roku, Amazon, and Google, game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com.
As part of the shared commitment to support positive impact in the local communities where we live and play our games, the participating clubs in partnership with their respective leagues, will join forces to conduct various service initiatives in the lead up to the championship match. Event details will be announced at a later date.
The Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, together with Leagues Cup, are part of a larger partnership between the two most important soccer leagues in North America, MLS and LIGA MX. Launched in 2018, this partnership is rooted not only in the ultimate on-field rivalry, designed to strengthen the sport in the region, but by a true spirit of collaboration off it, with a focus on sharing best practices and on being a force for positive change in the local communities of both leagues.
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About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 31st season in 2026 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS and Leagues Cup matches can be watched on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com, and features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.
About LIGA MX
LIGA MX is the first division of Mexican soccer, comprised of 18 clubs from across the country and headquartered at La Casa del Futbol, a sports and office complex in Toluca, Mexico. LIGA MX was founded in 2012 to give a new vision to the Primera División format and the structure of the other divisions. Mexico's main competition ranks among the top 10 leagues in the world in terms of attendance and squad value. LIGA MX is also comprised of LIGA MX Femenil, LIGA Expansión MX and the U-20, U-18, U-16 and U-14 tournaments. Visit www.ligamx.net for more information.
Media Contacts
MLS Communications – Pedro Ortiz, Pedro.Ortiz@MLSsoccer.com
LIGA MX Communications – Salvador Aguilera, salvadoraguilera@ligamx.net
