Leon hosts FC Juarez in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 10 on Sunday, September 27, with kickoff at 9:00 PM ET. In the United States, the match will air live on Univision and TUDN, and no streaming option has been confirmed for this fixture.
Leon holds a top-eight place with 14 points and needs a home result to protect it, while last-place Juarez arrives with new life after finally earning its first win of the tournament.
| Match | Leon vs FC Juarez |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| U.S. TV | Univision, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | Not confirmed |
| Venue | Estadio Leon (Nou Camp), Leon, Guanajuato |
Where to Watch Leon vs FC Juarez
Univision and TUDN share the U.S. broadcast for this match. TelevisaUnivision’s weekly programming release lists Leon vs FC Juarez on Univision and TUDN at 9:00 PM ET, with preview coverage starting at 8:30 PM ET.
There is no confirmed streaming option for this match. TelevisaUnivision’s release lists ViX for other Jornada 10 matches but not for Leon vs FC Juarez, so it should not be counted on as a streaming path. For the full season picture, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide.
Can You Watch Leon vs FC Juarez for Free?
Yes. Univision is a free over-the-air network in the United States, so the match can be watched at no cost with an antenna in markets that carry Univision. Our Liga MX free viewing guide has the details on every free TV option this season.
Leon vs FC Juarez Preview: Why It Matters
Leon sits seventh with 14 points heading into Sunday’s matches, inside the eight direct qualification places for the Liguilla quarterfinals. With no Play-In this season, every point inside the top eight carries extra weight, and a win would take Javier Gandolfi’s side to 17 points and tighten its grip on a quarterfinal place.
Juarez is last with 3 points from nine matches, 11 points behind eighth place, but the mood around the club changed on September 18. A 2-0 home win over Tigres UANL ended the worst start in short-tournament history, eight straight defeats, and gave Gustavo Lema his first victory in charge. A first away result of the season would confirm that the Tigres win was a turning point rather than a one-off.
Recent Form
League matches only, last five for each club.
Leon (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss): unbeaten in its last two. The run started with a 2-0 home win over Monterrey on August 21, followed by a 1-1 draw at Atlante on August 28 and a 3-1 defeat at Pumas UNAM on September 10. Leon responded with a 2-0 home win over Atletico de San Luis on September 14, then drew 1-1 at Queretaro on September 20 after Daniel Arcila’s penalty was cancelled out.
FC Juarez (1 win, 4 losses): the breakthrough finally came in Jornada 9. Before the 2-0 home win over Tigres UANL on September 18, Juarez lost 1-2 at home to Club America on August 21, 4-0 at Toluca on August 30, 2-0 at home to Pachuca on September 4, and 2-1 at Santos Laguna on September 13. Oscar Estupinan scored both goals against Tigres and has five for the tournament.
Team News
The FIFA international window hits both squads, and this is the most affected match of Jornada 10. Leon is without three regulars: goalkeeper Oscar Garcia (Mexico), midfielder Daniel Arcila (Colombia) and midfielder Rodrigo Echeverria (Chile), all called up by their national teams. Julio Gonzalez is expected to make his first start in goal for Leon in Garcia’s place.
Juarez loses two players to international duty: midfielder Denzell Garcia (Mexico) and attacker Jose Luis Rodriguez (Panama). Rodriguez assisted Estupinan’s second goal against Tigres, so his absence removes one of Juarez’s main outlets. No new injury concerns were reported for either club in the final pre-match updates.
Key Storylines
A makeshift Leon defense against an in-form striker. Estupinan has five goals this tournament and scored twice against Tigres. He now faces a Leon back line playing behind a backup goalkeeper and missing Echeverria’s midfield cover.
Who creates for Leon without Arcila. Arcila scored from the penalty spot against Queretaro and had become central to Gandolfi’s attack. Jordi Cortizo and Alfonso Alvarado carry the creative burden now.
Can Juarez win on the road. The Bravos are still without an away point after the home win over Tigres. Leon has lost only once at home in the league this season, a 3-2 defeat to Atlas on the opening weekend.
Head-to-Head
Leon won the most recent meeting 3-1 at Estadio Leon in April 2026, with Ismael Diaz scoring twice.
Prediction
Leon 2-1 FC Juarez. The absences hurt both sides, but Leon’s home record and Juarez’s winless away run make the hosts narrow favorites.
Leon vs FC Juarez FAQ
What time does Leon vs FC Juarez kick off?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
What channel is Leon vs FC Juarez on in the USA?
Univision and TUDN will both air the match live.
Can I stream Leon vs FC Juarez?
No streaming option has been confirmed for this match.
Is Leon vs FC Juarez on ViX?
No. TelevisaUnivision’s weekly programming release lists this match on Univision and TUDN only, without ViX.
Can I watch Leon vs FC Juarez for free?
Yes, with an antenna. Univision is a free over-the-air network in the United States.
