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Starting August 4, the next edition of the Leagues Cup will begin, the prestigious tournament held 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 exclusively on Apple TV. This year's edition will also bring several new elements, including the first matches played in Mexico and the debuts of world soccer stars.
Leagues Cup 2026 will bring together the best MLS and Liga MX clubs
Leagues Cup 2026 will begin on August 4 and run until a champion is crowned from the 36 participants. The tournament will feature 18 teams apiece from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX. Organizers have once again used a format that guarantees direct matchups between clubs from both leagues through the quarterfinals. New for this edition 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 compete not only for the main trophy but also for three spots that award qualification to the next edition of the competition and the chance to play 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 defending champions are Seattle Sounders, who defeated Inter Miami 3-0 in last year's final. The title holders will begin their campaign on August 5 with a match against Toluca FC. Organizers are hoping for even greater interest in the tournament than in previous years.
Robert Lewandowski will make his Leagues Cup debut, and Apple has prepared extra attractions
One of the biggest events of this year’s edition will be the debut of several global stars making their first appearances in the Leagues Cup. Among them are Robert Lewandowski representing Chicago Fire, Antoine Griezmann playing for Orlando City SC, and Casemiro, who 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 pregame and wrap-up shows for each day of the tournament. Fans will also get access to additional on-demand content. Apple is also expanding the whole ecosystem around the competition. In the Apple Sports app you will be able to follow live scores, statistics, standings and detailed coverage of every match. Apple Music will offer special playlists put together by MLS players, while Apple Maps will help you discover stadiums and their history. Meanwhile, Apple News will feature a special Leagues Cup section with the latest news, results and standings. This will allow Apple users to follow the entire tournament from a single ecosystem.
Leagues Cup 2026 will kick off on August 4 and will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV. Fans will be able to watch all 62 matches and the debuts of players like Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann and Casemiro, and Apple has added extra features to make it easier to follow the entire tournament.
source: Apple
