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Querétaro host León tonight at Estadio La Corregidora in the match that closes out Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 9, and it is a direct fight for a quarterfinal place. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET (9:10 PM CT) on Sunday, September 20. In the United States, the match airs live on TUDN, with streaming available on ViX. With both clubs level on 13 points in eighth and ninth place, separated only by goal difference, the winner takes a major step toward the Liguilla quarterfinals.
| Match | Querétaro vs León |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:10 PM ET (9:10 PM CT) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 9 |
| Venue | Estadio La Corregidora, Querétaro |
| U.S. TV | TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | ViX — Watch ViX Premium on Prime Video | Free Trial Available |
Where to Watch Querétaro vs León
TUDN has the U.S. linear television broadcast for Querétaro vs León, so viewers in the United States can watch the match live on TUDN starting at 10:10 PM ET. The game is also listed for streaming on ViX. For the complete television and streaming picture across the league, see our where to watch Liga MX guide.
Why This Match Matters
The first eight places in the Apertura 2026 table qualify directly for the Liguilla quarterfinals, and this fixture sits exactly on that cut line. Entering Sunday’s matches, Querétaro hold eighth place with 13 points from seven matches, while León sit ninth with the same 13 points from eight matches. The winner reaches 16 points and climbs into the top five, while the loser stays on 13 and risks sliding down a congested table. It is also a Bajío regional clash between two clubs chasing the same objective, which should give the late-window finale of Jornada 9 an extra edge.
Recent Form
Both teams arrive in identical league form over their last five matches: three wins, one draw and one defeat, with eight goals scored and five conceded each.
Querétaro (oldest to most recent): a 3-2 home win over Tigres, a 0-0 draw at Pumas, a 1-2 home defeat to Toluca, a 3-1 win at Atlas and a 1-0 win at Tijuana on September 11. The Gallos Blancos have done their best work on the road, but they have lost two of their three home matches at La Corregidora, so holding serve in front of their own fans is the challenge tonight.
León (oldest to most recent): a 2-1 win at Necaxa, a 2-0 home win over Monterrey, a 1-1 draw at Atlante, a 3-1 defeat at Pumas on September 10 and a 2-0 home win over Atlético de San Luis. La Fiera bounced back from the Pumas defeat in style, with Diber Cambindo scoring twice against San Luis.
Team News
León travel with a virtually full squad. Pre-match reporting indicates no injury concerns among Javier Gandolfi’s regulars, and defender Sebastián Vegas is available again after completing a suspension. Daniel Arcila, fresh off his first Colombia call-up, and the in-form Diber Cambindo lead the attack. Goalkeeper Óscar García and midfielder Rodrigo Echeverría will join Mexico and Chile respectively for the upcoming FIFA date, so both remain available for tonight.
Querétaro have reported no new absences ahead of kickoff. Esteban González’s side chase a third consecutive league victory after the 3-1 win at Atlas and the 1-0 win at Tijuana. Santiago Homenchenko scored twice at Atlas to underline his fine form, while Mateo Coronel’s first-half strike decided the Tijuana match, with goalkeeper Guillermo Allison standing out.
What to Watch
Diber Cambindo’s finishing. The León striker scored twice against Atlético de San Luis and arrives as the most dangerous attacker on either side.
Sebastián Vegas’s return. The defender is back from suspension and should stabilize a León back line that conceded three at Pumas in its last away match.
Querétaro’s home form. The Gallos have been excellent travelers but have lost two of three at La Corregidora. Their quarterfinal push depends on fixing that.
The cut line. Eighth hosts ninth with only goal difference between them. Expect a tense match where neither side wants to be the one that blinks first.
Recent history. The last meeting between these sides also came at La Corregidora, where Querétaro won 2-0 last tournament, a match in which Vegas was sent off.
Prediction
Querétaro 1-1 León. Both teams carry identical recent form into a match neither can afford to lose, and the pressure of the quarterfinal cut line points to a cautious draw.
FAQ
What time is Querétaro vs León?
Kickoff is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET (9:10 PM CT, 7:10 PM PT) on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
What channel is Querétaro vs León on in the USA?
The match airs live on TUDN in the United States.
Can I stream Querétaro vs León?
Yes. The match is listed for streaming on ViX in the United States.
Where is Querétaro vs León being played?
The match is at Estadio La Corregidora in Querétaro.
