2025 Leagues Cup schedule and format: Guide to dates, stadiums and competition setup

The 2025 Leagues Cup brings MLS and Liga MX together in a high-stakes showdown, with key dates, iconic stadiums and a revamped format shaping this year’s battle for regional supremacy. Check out the schedule and more.

The 2025 Leagues Cup promises to be a defining moment in North American soccer, featuring a mix of MLS and Liga MX teams battling across multiple venues. Fans can expect a packed schedule full of high-stakes matchups.

This year’s format introduces fresh competition twists, including a group stage that sets the stage for knockout rounds. Stadiums across the continent will host games that highlight the growing rivalry and cooperation between leagues.

With key dates spread from summer into early fall, teams face a demanding path to the trophy. The competition setup aims to balance fairness and excitement, creating a showcase for talent and tactical battles on the regional stage.

Complete schedule of 2025 Leagues Cup

When are the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals?

The quarterfinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup are scheduled for August 19 and 20, marking the official end of the group‑stage Phase One that runs from July 29 to August 7.

At this stage, only the top four teams from each league—MLS and Liga MX—advance, entering a knockout bracket based on inverse seeding (MLS 1 vs Liga MX 4, etc.) to maintain the cross‑league rivalry dynamic.

When are the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals?

The semifinal round is set for August 26 and 27, offering high-octane matchups between the four quarterfinal winners, regardless of their league origin. This phase shifts focus from MLS vs. Liga MX to straight elimination, as the two victorious sides move on to the final.

When is the 2025 Leagues Cup third place match?

The third-place playoff takes place on August 31, the same day as the final. It features the two losing semifinalists battling for the tournament’s bronze position and a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Although often overlooked, this match carries tangible stakes due to qualification implications and is considered a redemption opportunity and showcase for emerging talent. The third-place showdown sets the tone for the main event.

When is the 2025 Leagues Cup final?

The tournament’s climax unfolds on Sunday, August 31, when the two semifinal winners face off for the Leagues Cup title. Hosted at a venue determined by hosting privileges assigned throughout the tournament—often favoring top-seeded clubs—the final promises to be a high-stakes spectacle for regional bragging rights and continental prestige.

How to watch the 2025 Leagues Cup’s games

All 62 matches of the 2025 Leagues Cup—including Phase One, quarterfinals, semifinals, third place and final—stream live on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, accessible across devices globally in over 100 countries.

In addition, select matches air on linear networks: FS1 in the U.S. for English-language coverage, Univision/UniMás/TUDN for Spanish broadcasts, and TSN/RDS in Canada, ensuring wide accessibility across markets.

Apple also produces complementary studio shows like Leagues Cup Countdown (pre-match) and Wrap-Up (post-match), as well as Spanish-language variants, offering analysis, highlights and player features.

From: bolavip.com