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On 4 August the latest edition of the Leagues Cup will kick off, the prestigious tournament organised under the auspices of CONCACAF. The competition will feature 18 clubs each from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, and all matches will be available to watch exclusively on Apple TV. This year's edition will also bring a few new elements, including the first matches to be played in Mexico and the debuts of global football stars.
Leagues Cup 2026 will bring together the best MLS and Liga MX clubs
Leagues Cup 2026 will begin on 4 August and run until a champion is crowned from the 36 participants. The tournament will feature 18 teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and 18 from Mexico’s Liga MX. Organisers have again used a format that guarantees head‑to‑head matches between clubs from both leagues up to the quarter-finals. A new element this year is that some first‑phase matches will be played in Mexico. In total, fans will see 62 matches broadcast live exclusively on Apple TV in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Clubs will be fighting not only for the main trophy but also for three places that secure qualification for the next edition and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The tournament winner will gain direct entry to the Round of 16 of that competition, opening the path to qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup. The title holders are Seattle Sounders, who beat Inter Miami 3-0 in last year’s final. The holders will begin their defence on 5 August with a match against Toluca FC. Organisers are hoping for even greater interest in the tournament than in previous years.
Robert Lewandowski to make his Leagues Cup debut as Apple lines up extra attractions
One of the biggest moments of this year’s edition will be the debut of several global stars making their first appearances in the Leagues Cup. They include Robert Lewandowski for Chicago Fire, Antoine Griezmann for Orlando City SC and Casemiro, who has joined Inter Miami. All matches will be available to watch on Apple TV with commentary in English, Spanish and French where available. The platform has also prepared special pre-match and daily wrap-up shows. Fans will also get access to additional on-demand content. Apple is expanding the whole ecosystem around the competition. In the Apple Sports app you’ll be able to follow live scores, stats, tables and detailed coverage of each match. Apple Music will offer special playlists curated by MLS players, while Apple Maps will help you discover stadiums and their history. Apple News will feature a dedicated Leagues Cup section with the latest news, results and tables. That means Apple users will be able to follow the entire tournament from a single ecosystem.
Leagues Cup 2026 will begin on 4 August and will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV. Fans will be able to watch all 62 matches as well as the debuts of players such as Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann and Casemiro, and Apple has prepared additional features to make it easier to follow the entire tournament.
source: Apple
