Santos Laguna hosts Pachuca in Liga MX Apertura 2026 on Saturday, September 26, with kickoff at 11:05 PM ET from Estadio Corona in Torreón. In the United States, the match airs on UniMás, and no U.S. streaming option has been confirmed for this fixture. It is the only Jornada 10 match unaffected by the FIFA international break, with neither club losing players to national team duty, and Santos Laguna arrives on back to back league wins after a 3-2 comeback victory at Toluca.
| Match | Santos Laguna vs Pachuca |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 11:05 PM ET |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| U.S. TV | UniMás |
| U.S. Stream | None confirmed |
| Venue | Estadio Corona, Torreón |
Where to Watch Santos Laguna vs Pachuca
TelevisaUnivision carries the late Saturday window: the match airs live on UniMás at 11:05 PM ET, according to the network’s official weekly programming release. That release explicitly lists ViX for other Saturday Liga MX fixtures but names only UniMás for Santos Laguna vs Pachuca, so ViX is not a confirmed streaming option for this match. No U.S. streaming service has been confirmed. For the full weekend slate, see our complete Liga MX TV and streaming guide.
Can You Watch Santos Laguna vs Pachuca for Free?
UniMás 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
Pachuca began the jornada 11th with 12 points, within reach of the top eight that reach the Liguilla directly, and unbeaten in five. Santos Laguna began the weekend with seven points near the foot of the table but has new life after consecutive wins over FC Juarez and Toluca, the second a 3-2 comeback at the Nemesio Díez. A third straight win would pull the Guerreros closer to the pack, while a Pachuca victory keeps the Tuzos in the top eight hunt.
Recent Form
League matches only. Santos Laguna has taken seven points from its last five: a 3-2 loss at Puebla, a 0-0 home draw with Tigres UANL, a 1-0 loss at Cruz Azul, a 2-1 home win over FC Juarez, and a 3-2 win at Toluca. Pachuca has taken nine from 15 and is unbeaten in five: a 1-1 draw at Atletico de San Luis, a 1-1 home draw with Chivas Guadalajara, a 2-0 win at FC Juarez, a 3-0 win at Atlante, and a 2-2 home draw with Tijuana.
Team News
No FIFA break absences for either club, making this the only Jornada 10 fixture with both squads fully intact. Santos Laguna remains without Lucas Di Yorio, out with a leg fracture, and Bruno Amione, out with a knee ligament injury; both are long term absences. Pachuca is without Robert Kenedy, sidelined three to four weeks with the hamstring injury suffered against Atlante, plus Alexei Dominguez and Andres Arroyo with foot injuries. Jorge Berlanga has returned to differentiated training and is doubtful. Salomon Rondon leads the line for the visitors with 10 league goals, the best mark in the tournament.
Key Storylines
The late kickoff is the first storyline: the match moved from 19:00 to 21:05 Mexico Central to avoid Mexico vs Colombia, one of four Jornada 10 matches played Saturday. The second is whether Santos Laguna makes it three straight under Renato Paiva: five goals in the last two wins after two in the previous three league matches. The third is Pachuca’s road form: back to back away wins at FC Juarez and Atlante, though three draws in five, with goalkeeper Carlos Moreno’s stoppage time header rescuing the point at Atletico de San Luis. Rondon and his 10 goals against a Santos Laguna defense that has conceded in each of its last three is the decisive battle.
Recent Head-to-Head
Pachuca holds the edge in the last five league meetings: three wins to one, with one draw. Pachuca won the most recent, 4-2 at Estadio Hidalgo on April 11, 2026 in the Clausura 2026. Before that, Santos Laguna won 1-0 at Estadio Corona in November 2025, Pachuca won 2-1 in January 2025, the teams drew 1-1 in October 2024, and Pachuca won 2-0 in April 2024.
Prediction
Pachuca 2-1 Santos Laguna. The visitors are unbeaten in five and have the tournament’s top scorer, while Santos Laguna is still leaking goals despite the back-to-back wins.
FAQ
What time is Santos Laguna vs Pachuca?
Kickoff is Saturday, September 26 at 11:05 PM ET (10:05 PM CT) from Estadio Corona in Torreón.
What channel is Santos Laguna vs Pachuca on in the USA?
The match airs on UniMás in the United States, per TelevisaUnivision’s official weekly programming release.
Can I stream Santos Laguna vs Pachuca?
No U.S. streaming option has been confirmed for this fixture. TelevisaUnivision’s official release lists the match on UniMás only, with no streaming service named.
Is Santos Laguna vs Pachuca on ViX?
Not confirmed. The official TelevisaUnivision programming release explicitly lists ViX for other Saturday Liga MX fixtures but names only UniMás for Santos Laguna vs Pachuca, so ViX is not a confirmed option for this match.
Can I watch Santos Laguna vs Pachuca for free?
UniMás 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.
