Puebla hosts Leon in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 11 on Friday, October 9, with kickoff at 9:00 PM ET. In the United States, the match airs on TUDN and streams on tudn.com and the TUDN app. Fifth-place Leon sits three points above ninth-place Puebla, making this a direct battle for position in the top half of the table.
| Match | Puebla vs Leon |
| Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 11 |
| U.S. TV | TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | tudn.com, TUDN app |
| Venue | Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Puebla |
Where to Watch Puebla vs Leon
TUDN carries Puebla vs Leon in the United States, with live streaming on tudn.com and the TUDN app, according to the network’s official Jornada 11 listing. The match is not listed on ViX, so TUDN is the only confirmed U.S. viewing option. For the full season picture, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide.
Why this match matters
Leon travels to Puebla sitting fifth with 17 points, three ahead of ninth-place Puebla on 14. Both clubs hold Liguilla positions with seven rounds left, but the margins are thin: Puebla can pull level on points with a home win, while Leon can strengthen its grip on a top-four spot.
Leon is unbeaten in three (two wins and a draw), while Puebla has one win in its last five and needs its home ground to start producing points again.
Recent form
Puebla (league only, oldest first): lost 2-0 at America, won 1-0 at Necaxa, lost 1-0 at home to Toluca, drew 1-1 at home with Atlante, lost 1-0 at Tigres UANL. One win, one draw and three defeats in the last five, with just two goals scored across those matches.
Leon (league only, oldest first): drew 1-1 at Atlante, lost 3-1 at Pumas UNAM, won 2-0 at home to Atletico de San Luis, drew 1-1 at Queretaro, won 2-1 at home to FC Juarez. Two wins, two draws and one defeat, unbeaten in the last three. Away from home, Leon has one win in its last five (one win, two draws, two defeats).
Team news
Puebla’s attack is stretched. Heriberto Jurado left Mexico’s Under-23 camp with a bone bruise in his right leg and is out, while Kevin Velasco remains a doubt as he works back from the muscle injury that has kept him out since the Necaxa game. Eduardo Mustre is in rehabilitation with an ankle sprain. The absences bite harder after the sale of Emiliano Gomez, which left Gerardo Espinoza short of attacking options.
Leon should have goalkeeper Oscar Garcia, Rodrigo Echeverria and Daniel Arcila at Javier Gandolfi’s disposal again after the trio missed the Juarez victory on international duty. Arcila’s return matters: he scored Leon’s penalty at Queretaro and is one of the team’s main attacking outlets. Luis Valadez remains sidelined with the foot injury that has kept him out since late August.
What to watch
Mathias Tomas, Puebla’s outlet. Tomas scored the stoppage-time winner at Necaxa and the equalizer against Atlante, Puebla’s only goals in the last three games. With Jurado and Velasco uncertain, the attack runs through him.
Leon’s late-game habit. The win over Juarez was decided in the 98th minute by Alfonso Alvarado, and Leon has made a habit of deciding games after the break. Against a Puebla side that has faded late, the final 20 minutes could decide this one.
Can Puebla make home count? La Franja has one win in its last four at the Cuauhtemoc (one win, two draws, one defeat). With Leon unbeaten in three and welcoming back three internationals, Puebla needs its best home performance of the season.
Prediction
Leon 2-1 Puebla. The visitors’ momentum, returning internationals and Puebla’s injury-hit attack point to an away win, though Tomas gives the hosts a puncher’s chance.
FAQ
What time does Puebla vs Leon kick off?
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT).
What channel is Puebla vs Leon on in the USA?
TUDN.
Can I stream Puebla vs Leon?
Yes, on tudn.com and the TUDN app.
Is Puebla vs Leon on ViX?
No. Neither of TelevisaUnivision’s official Jornada 11 listings includes ViX for this match.
