The highly anticipated 2024 Leagues Cup is set to make its return, featuring an exciting lineup of matches that will showcase the best of North American soccer. The tournament includes all clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico’s Liga MX, totaling 47 teams. This year’s competition kicks off with five thrilling games on Friday, July 26, 2024, as both leagues pause their regular-season play to engage in this World Cup-style event.
With an impressive championship match scheduled for August 25, 2024, the tournament promises to deliver intense action and fierce rivalry. All 77 matches will take place across venues in the United States and Canada, providing fans with ample opportunities to witness their favorite teams in action.
One of the key attractions of the Leagues Cup is the automatic bids to the Concacaf Champions League that are at stake, along with the pride and bragging rights that come with competing against the top clubs from both leagues. Last year’s tournament saw Inter Miami CF claim victory, largely attributed to the stellar performance of soccer legend Lionel Messi, who joined the team in the summer of 2023.
Fans eager to catch all the action will be pleased to know that every match of the Leagues Cup will be available for streaming live on the MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. Additionally, select games will be broadcast on FOX Sports and Univision, offering viewers multiple options to follow their favorite teams. For those who want to sample the action, a free trial of Fubo allows fans to access FOX Sports and Univision broadcasts.
2024 Leagues Cup Groups
The tournament is organized into two main regions: East and West, with several groups in each region. Here’s a breakdown of the groups:
East Region
- East 1: FC Cincinnati, New York City FC, Querétaro
- East 2: Orlando City SC, Atlético San Luis, CF Montréal
- East 3: Tigres UANL, Puebla, Inter Miami CF
- East 4: Philadelphia Union, Charlotte FC, Cruz Azul
- East 5: New England Revolution, Nashville SC, Mazatlán
- East 6: Pachuca, New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC
- East 7: Atlanta United, Santos Laguna, D.C. United
West Region
- West 1: CF Monterrey, Pumas UNAM, Austin FC
- West 2: Chivas Guadalajara, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy
- West 3: St. Louis City SC, FC Dallas, Juárez
- West 4: Toluca, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire FC
- West 5: Club León, Portland Timbers, Colorado Rapids
- West 6: Seattle Sounders FC, Minnesota United FC, Necaxa
- West 7: Los Angeles FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Tijuana
- West 8: Houston Dynamo FC, Real Salt Lake, Atlas
2024 Leagues Cup Schedule
The group stage of the tournament will take place from July 26 to August 6, 2024. Here are some of the key matches to look forward to:
- Friday, July 26:
- Atlanta United vs. D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 8 p.m.
- Orlando City SC vs. CF Montréal at INTER&Co Stadium, 8 p.m.
- Pumas UNAM vs. Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, 9 p.m. (FS1, UniMás)
- Seattle Sounders FC vs. Minnesota United FC at Lumen Field, 10 p.m.
- Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana at BMO Stadium, 11 p.m.
- Saturday, July 27:
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Atlas at Shell Energy Stadium, 8 p.m. (Univision)
- New England Revolution vs. Mazatlán at Gillette Stadium, 8 p.m.
This year’s Leagues Cup is shaping up to be an electrifying event, with fans eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite teams compete for glory. As the tournament unfolds, the excitement surrounding North America’s premier soccer competition continues to grow.
