Xolos Tijuana host Atlas tonight at Estadio Caliente in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 10 action. Kickoff is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET, and U.S. viewers can watch live on UniMás and TUDN, streaming on tudn.com and the TUDN app.
Both clubs arrive level on 14 points in a crowded mid-table, so tonight’s late kickoff carries real weight in the race for a top-eight finish.
| Match | Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas |
| Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 11:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM PT |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| Venue | Estadio Caliente, Tijuana |
| U.S. TV | UniMás, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | tudn.com, TUDN app |
Where to Watch Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas in the USA
TelevisaUnivision holds the U.S. rights to this fixture. Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas airs live on UniMás and TUDN starting at 11:00 PM ET, with streaming on tudn.com and the TUDN app.
ViX is not confirmed for this match: TelevisaUnivision’s official release lists it for other fixtures, but not this one.
For every confirmed U.S. TV and streaming listing this season, see our Where to Watch Liga MX guide.
Can You Watch Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas for Free?
Yes. UniMás is a free over-the-air network in the United States, so anyone with a TV antenna in a market that carries it can watch tonight’s 11:00 PM ET kickoff with no subscription.
Our free Liga MX viewing guide tracks every confirmed free-to-air broadcast in the USA each week.
Team News
Xolos Tijuana will be without Gilberto Mora, who scored his fifth goal of the Apertura 2026 in the 2-2 draw at Pachuca before reporting to the Mexico national team. The 17-year-old midfielder and designated penalty taker is unavailable while on international duty ahead of El Tri’s friendly against Colombia on September 26 in Baltimore.
Atlas have the bigger injury worry. Forward Duk is out for the rest of the Apertura 2026 after rupturing the patellar tendon in his left knee against Pumas UNAM. The Cape Verde international underwent surgery on September 20 in Guadalajara, faces a minimum of six months out, and had contributed two goals and one assist in eight appearances.
Better news at the back for the visitors: defender Manuel Capasso, forced off with a muscular problem against Pumas UNAM, missed Wednesday’s training but is aiming to return Friday. Adonis Frías also sat out and looks more likely to target the Clásico Tapatío against Chivas Guadalajara. New signing Kevin Zenón, who debuted replacing the injured Duk, is available for a larger role.
Recent Form
Xolos Tijuana have won just one of their last four league matches. Their last five Liga MX matches:
- September 20: Pachuca 2-2 Xolos Tijuana (away)
- September 11: Xolos Tijuana 0-1 Querétaro (home)
- August 28: Xolos Tijuana 2-0 Pumas UNAM (home)
- August 22: Chivas Guadalajara 5-2 Xolos Tijuana (away)
- Jornada 4: Xolos Tijuana 2-1 Cruz Azul (home)
Atlas have won once in five and conceded eight across defeats to Toluca and Querétaro. Their last five Liga MX matches:
- September 19: Atlas 1-1 Pumas UNAM (home)
- September 12: Toluca 5-2 Atlas (away)
- September 5: Atlas 1-1 Atlante (home)
- August 29: Atlas 1-3 Querétaro (home)
- August 22: Cruz Azul 0-2 Atlas (away)
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have produced goals: three of the last five featured at least three total. Atlas won the most recent 2-1 in the Clausura 2026, but Xolos Tijuana took the previous home meeting 2-0 in the Apertura 2025. The last five league meetings:
- Clausura 2026: Atlas 2-1 Xolos Tijuana
- Apertura 2025: Xolos Tijuana 2-0 Atlas
- Clausura 2025: Xolos Tijuana 3-4 Atlas
- Apertura 2024 Play-In: Xolos Tijuana 3-0 Atlas
- Apertura 2024: Atlas 0-0 Xolos Tijuana
What Is at Stake
This is a direct battle for Liguilla positioning. Xolos Tijuana sit seventh with 14 points from eight matches; Atlas are ninth with 14 from nine. The hosts’ game in hand means a win would open real separation and push Xolos firmly into the top eight.
That top-eight line matters more than ever: Liga MX permanently eliminated the Play-In starting with the Apertura 2026, so only the first eight finishers reach the Liguilla quarterfinals. Every point in this congested zone carries extra weight down the stretch.
Prediction
Xolos Tijuana’s home advantage should tell, even without Gilberto Mora. Estadio Caliente’s synthetic surface is one of the toughest road trips in Liga MX, and Atlas arrive without the injured Duk while sweating the fitness of two defenders. The visitors can win on the road, but 15 goals conceded in nine matches is a worry against a Xolos side that creates chances at home. Prediction: Xolos Tijuana 2-1 Atlas.
FAQ
What time does Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas kick off?
Kickoff is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET (10:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM PT), which is 9:00 PM Mexico City time.
What TV channel is showing Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas in the USA?
The match airs live on UniMás and TUDN.
Can I stream Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas live? Is it on ViX?
Streaming is available on tudn.com and the TUDN app. ViX is not confirmed for this fixture: TelevisaUnivision’s official release lists ViX for other matches, but not this one.
Where is Xolos Tijuana vs Atlas being played?
At Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico, the home of Xolos Tijuana.
