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Pumas UNAM host Club America in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City. Kickoff is 10:10 PM ET, 9:10 PM CT and 7:10 PM PT. In the United States, the match airs live on Univision and TUDN and streams live on ViX.
Club America start first with 29 points. Pumas UNAM are 10th with 20 points, two points behind eighth place, the final direct Liguilla spot.
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| Match | Pumas UNAM vs Club America |
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:10 PM ET / 9:10 PM CT / 7:10 PM PT |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16 |
| U.S. TV | Univision, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Mexico City |
Where to Watch Pumas UNAM vs Club America
TelevisaUnivision confirmed Univision, TUDN and ViX for this fixture in its November 2, 2026 programming release.
For Club America viewing across the season, see our Club America TV and streaming guide.
Can You Watch Pumas UNAM vs Club America for Free?
Yes, on Univision. Univision is a free over-the-air broadcast network in many U.S. markets, so viewers with an antenna can watch free where a local station is available.
TUDN is a cable channel, not free over the air. See our Liga MX free viewing guide for more.
Match Preview
The Apertura 2026 regular season has no Play-In round. Only the top eight clubs reach the Liguilla quarterfinals, and everyone else is eliminated.
Club America have 29 points from 15 matches, with eight wins, five draws and two defeats. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 21.
Chivas de Guadalajara and Cruz Azul also have 29 points. Club America lead on goal difference, and a win would keep them in first place.
Pumas UNAM have 20 points from 15 matches, with five wins, five draws and five defeats. They have scored 22 goals and conceded 24.
Santos Laguna hold eighth place with 22 points. A win would move Pumas UNAM to 23 points and into the direct Liguilla places for now.
Recent Form
All form below is league only, covering each club’s last five Apertura 2026 matches, oldest first.
Pumas UNAM drew 3-3 with Cruz Azul, won 2-1 at Atlante, lost 2-0 at Santos Laguna, drew 1-1 with Tigres UANL and won 2-1 at Puebla. Two wins, two draws and one defeat.
Club America won 5-3 at Leon, won 5-2 at Atlas, lost 1-2 to Pachuca, drew 1-1 with Xolos Tijuana and drew 2-2 with Toluca. Two wins, two draws and one defeat.
Club America are three league matches without a win. Pumas UNAM have lost only one of their last five.
Team News
Brian Rodriguez is out for Club America. The club’s official medical statement reported a muscle injury in his left biceps femoris, the hamstring, with no fixed return date.
Rodriguez’s recovery depends on how the injury evolves. He misses this match.
Defender Santiago Bueno is suspended for Club America. He was sent off in the 2-2 draw with Toluca on October 31, 2026.
Alejandro Zendejas has trained fully this week for Club America after his muscle problem. Raphael Veiga remains out with a shoulder problem.
Pumas UNAM have no player suspended. Sebastian Cordova is a long-term absentee with a knee ligament injury, and Jose Juan Macias continues his knee recovery.
Cristian Calderon is recovering from a muscle injury for Pumas UNAM.
Predicted lineups are omitted for this article. The available lineup projections for the two clubs do not agree closely enough to publish.
Key Storylines
Club America have not beaten Pumas UNAM in three meetings. Pumas UNAM won in March 2026, and both Clausura 2026 quarterfinal legs finished 3-3.
Pumas UNAM eliminated Club America last spring. The quarterfinal finished 6-6 on aggregate, and Pumas UNAM advanced as the higher seed.
Club America bring the league’s highest scoring attack. Their 36 goals are the most in the league, and Pumas UNAM have conceded 24.
Pumas UNAM have no margin left. A defeat would leave them below eighth place with one match left, needing help from other results.
Head to Head
The clubs last met on May 10, 2026, in the Clausura 2026 quarterfinal second leg, a 3-3 draw at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. The first leg also finished 3-3.
Pumas UNAM advanced on the 6-6 aggregate as the higher seed. The last regular season meeting, on March 21, 2026, finished Pumas UNAM 1-0 Club America.
Club America last beat Pumas UNAM on September 27, 2025, winning 4-1.
Prediction
Club America have the stronger season, but Pumas UNAM are at home, need the win more, and have troubled them all year. Prediction: Pumas UNAM 2-2 Club America.
FAQ
What channel is Pumas UNAM vs Club America on in the US?
Univision and TUDN, with ViX streaming the match live.
Is Pumas UNAM vs Club America on ViX?
Yes. ViX is a confirmed U.S. streaming option for this match, alongside Univision and TUDN on television.
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What does the winner of Pumas UNAM vs Club America get?
Three points. For Club America, a win keeps them first. For Pumas UNAM, a win moves them into the top eight.
