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Cruz Azul host Leon in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 15, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Kickoff is 8:10 PM ET, 7:10 PM CT and 5:10 PM PT. In the United States, the match airs live on TUDN, and no U.S. streaming option is confirmed.
Cruz Azul sit third with 26 points, four points ahead of Leon in sixth. Both clubs hold a place in the top eight with two rounds left after this one.
| Match | Cruz Azul vs Leon |
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM CT / 5:10 PM PT |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 15 |
| U.S. TV | TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | None confirmed |
| Venue | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City |
Where to Watch Cruz Azul vs Leon
TelevisaUnivision confirmed this fixture for TUDN in its October 26, 2026 release for this week.
That release assigns no streaming platform to this match. Its Sunday section says both Sunday matches will air on TUDN.
TUDN therefore carries the match live on television in the United States.
For the full league picture, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide.
Is Cruz Azul vs Leon on TV in the US?
Yes. TUDN shows the match live in the United States on Sunday, with kickoff at 8:10 PM ET.
TUDN is a pay television channel on most major cable and satellite packages. Channel numbers vary by provider, so check local listings before kickoff.
Can You Stream Cruz Azul vs Leon in the US?
No. There is no confirmed U.S. streaming option for Cruz Azul vs Leon.
No streaming service, ViX included, has a confirmed live U.S. stream of this match. Mexico listings do not apply in the United States.
Match Preview
The Apertura 2026 regular season has no Play-In round. Only the top eight clubs reach the Liguilla quarterfinals.
Cruz Azul are third with 26 points from 14 matches, with eight wins, two draws and four defeats. They have scored 32 goals and conceded 23.
A win would lift Cruz Azul to 29 points, above Atlas in second on 27 points.
This match is the final home game of the regular season for Cruz Azul. The club closes at Tigres UANL and at Chivas de Guadalajara.
Leon are sixth with 22 points from 14 matches, with six wins, four draws and four defeats. They have scored 21 goals and conceded 18.
Leon hold a two point cushion over eighth place. A win would lift the visitors to 25 points.
Recent Form
Recent form covers league matches only, with the last five games for each club listed in order, oldest first.
Cruz Azul, last five: Cruz Azul 3-3 Toluca, Pumas UNAM 3-3 Cruz Azul, Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez, Pachuca 1-2 Cruz Azul, Queretaro 1-3 Cruz Azul.
Leon, last five: Leon 2-1 FC Juarez, Puebla 1-1 Leon, Leon 3-5 Club America, Tigres UANL 0-2 Leon, Leon 1-1 Toluca.
Cruz Azul have three wins and two draws in those five matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding eight.
Leon have two wins, two draws and one defeat in those five matches. They scored nine goals and conceded eight.
Team News
Willer Ditta is out for Cruz Azul. The defender has a small fissure in the fourth toe of one foot, and the club will hold him out as a precaution.
Ditta has missed the last three league matches. The plan is to have him fit for the Liguilla.
Jose Paradela is reported available again. The midfielder missed four matches with a muscle overload.
Ralph Orquin is reported available after a full week of training.
Amaury Morales, Mateo Levy and Cristian Jimenez remain out for Cruz Azul. All three continue long term recoveries and are not expected back this year.
Predicted lineups are omitted because the available reporting does not support a reliable eleven for either side.
Key Storylines
Leon won the last meeting. La Fiera beat Cruz Azul 2-1 at home in January 2026, in Clausura 2026, ending a run of four straight Cruz Azul wins in this fixture.
That run for Cruz Azul included a 4-1 home win in July 2025 and two playoff wins in May 2025.
The Cruz Azul attack is the second most productive in the league. Only Club America, with 34 goals, have scored more than the 32 goals Cruz Azul have recorded.
Andres Montano has carried much of that threat. The midfielder has scored in four straight matches, including a goal and an assist at Queretaro.
Leon answered a heavy home defeat with an away clean sheet. Leon lost 3-5 at home to Club America on October 17, then won 2-0 at Tigres UANL three days later.
Prediction
Cruz Azul bring the longer unbeaten run, the stronger attack and home advantage. Prediction: Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon.
FAQ
Is Cruz Azul vs Leon on ViX?
No confirmed ViX stream exists for this match in the United States. The October 26, 2026 TelevisaUnivision release assigns this fixture to TUDN only.
Can I watch Cruz Azul vs Leon free in the US?
No free U.S. viewing option has been confirmed for this match. TUDN is a pay television channel, and no U.S. stream is confirmed.
What does the winner of Cruz Azul vs Leon get?
Three points. A Cruz Azul win takes the hosts to 29 points, and a Leon win takes the visitors to 25 points.
