Chivas Guadalajara hosts Queretaro in Liga MX Apertura 2026 on Saturday, September 26, with kickoff at 7:07 PM ET from Estadio Akron in Zapopan. In the United States, the match airs on Telemundo and Universo and streams on Peacock. Viewers can also watch through Peacock via Prime Video. Second-place Chivas Guadalajara can move into first with a win if leader Toluca slips, while Queretaro, which began the jornada fifth with 14 points, fights to hold a direct Liguilla place.
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| Match | Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:07 PM ET |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| U.S. TV | Telemundo, Universo |
| U.S. Stream | Peacock, Peacock on Prime Video, Fubo |
| Venue | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Where to Watch Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro
This is a Telemundo fixture, not a TelevisaUnivision one, so the U.S. viewing answer runs through NBCUniversal’s platforms: live on Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock, with the Telemundo Deportes app also carrying the broadcast. Both linear channels are in Fubo’s lineup as well. For a full rundown of this weekend’s Liga MX viewing options, see our complete Liga MX TV and streaming guide.
Can You Watch Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro for Free?
Telemundo is a free over-the-air network in the United States, so viewers with a digital antenna can watch at no cost where the local affiliate is available. For more free options this season, see our Liga MX free TV guide.
Why This Match Matters
Chivas Guadalajara enters Jornada 10 one point behind leader Toluca, and a win takes the Guadalajara side to 21 points and top if Toluca drops points at Cruz Azul. Queretaro began the jornada fifth with 14 points, level with Leon, Xolos Tijuana, Puebla and Atlas in the race for the top eight, which advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals. Chivas Guadalajara is unbeaten in eight league matches since an opening-day defeat, while Queretaro has lost only twice in eight rounds.
Recent Form
League matches only. Chivas Guadalajara has taken 11 points from its last five: a 2-2 draw at Club America in the Clasico Nacional, a 3-0 home win over Pumas UNAM, a 3-0 win at Atletico San Luis, a 1-1 draw at Pachuca, and a 5-2 home win over Xolos Tijuana. Queretaro has taken eight from 15: a 1-1 home draw with Leon, a 1-0 win at Xolos Tijuana, a 3-1 win at Atlas, a 1-2 home loss to Toluca, and a 0-0 draw at Pumas UNAM.
Team News
Chivas Guadalajara will be without six first-team players: Raul Rangel and Roberto Alvarado are with the Mexico national team, while Bryan Gonzalez was ruled out on Friday with a muscular problem expected to sideline him two weeks. Oscar Whalley is expected to start in goal, Hugo Camberos should replace Gonzalez on the left, and Efrain Alvarez is a candidate for Alvarado’s spot. Miguel Gomez, Jose Castillo and Miguel Tapias remain out with muscular issues, and Richard Ledezma is a doubt. Campillo, Romo, Sandoval and Camberos are available and will join the national team afterward. Queretaro has no reported absences, and Esteban Gonzalez is expected to stick with the 4-3-3 that carried the side into the top five, with Ali Avila leading the attack.
Key Storylines
The central question is how much of Milito’s machine works without its spine. Rangel’s ball-playing from the back and Alvarado’s rhythm-setting underpin the eight-match unbeaten run, so Whalley’s distribution and the midfield’s ability to play through Queretaro’s compact shape will decide the night. The hosts still have their breakout teenagers: Sandoval, 19, has three goals, including two against Pumas UNAM, while Camberos, 19, adds width and pace on the left. Queretaro defends in numbers and forces opponents to accelerate circulation and win individual duels, the exact scenario where Milito’s side has shown the most room to grow. The match remains on the schedule despite monitoring of Hurricane Polo’s rain bands over Jalisco, with no postponement or suspension announced as of Friday.
Recent Head-to-Head
Chivas Guadalajara has won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and one Queretaro win. The sequence: Chivas Guadalajara 2-1 Queretaro on January 17, 2026 in the Clausura 2026 at Estadio Akron; Queretaro 1-0 Chivas Guadalajara on October 22, 2025 in the Apertura 2025 at La Corregidora; Chivas Guadalajara 1-1 Queretaro on February 1, 2025; Queretaro 0-2 Chivas Guadalajara on July 16, 2024; and Chivas Guadalajara 2-0 Queretaro on April 20, 2024.
Prediction
Chivas Guadalajara 2-1 Queretaro. The absences are real, but the unbeaten structure, home form and the Sandoval-Camberos partnership should be enough against a Queretaro side that is competitive yet short of Chivas Guadalajara’s attacking depth.
FAQ
What time is Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro?
Kickoff is Saturday, September 26 at 7:07 PM ET (6:07 PM CT) from Estadio Akron in Zapopan.
What channel is Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro on in the USA?
The match airs on Telemundo and Universo in the United States.
How can I stream Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro?
The match streams on Peacock in the United States. Viewers can also Watch Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro on Fubo | Start Free Trial.
Is Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro on ViX?
No. This is a Telemundo fixture, and TelevisaUnivision’s official weekly programming release lists Cruz Azul vs Toluca (Univision, TUDN, ViX) and Santos vs Pachuca (UniMas) for Saturday, with no ViX listing for this match.
Can I watch Chivas Guadalajara vs Queretaro for free?
Telemundo is a free over-the-air network in the United States, so a digital antenna picks up the match at no cost where the local affiliate is available.
