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Tigres UANL host Cruz Azul in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garza. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CT and 5:00 PM PT.
In the United States, the match airs on FOX Deportes and Estrella TV and streams live on FOX One and Peacock. Cruz Azul start third, level with the league leaders on 29 points, while Tigres UANL are 15th and already eliminated.
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| Match | Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul |
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16 |
| U.S. TV | FOX Deportes, Estrella TV |
| U.S. Stream | FOX One, Peacock / Peacock on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Universitario, San Nicolas de los Garza |
Where to Watch Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul
FOX Deportes and Estrella TV both carry the match live on U.S. television on Saturday night.
Streaming coverage runs through FOX One and Peacock. FOX One carries the FOX Deportes broadcast, and Peacock streams the match live in Spanish.
See our complete Liga MX viewing guide for the full league picture.
Is Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul on TV in the US?
Yes. FOX Deportes and Estrella TV both carry the match live in the United States, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Can You Watch Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul for Free?
Yes, in markets where Estrella TV is available over the air. Estrella TV is a broadcast network, so viewers with an antenna should check their local listing. See our Liga MX free viewing guide for more on free coverage.
Is Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul on Prime Video?
Yes, through the Peacock subscription channel inside Prime Video. Prime Video does not carry this match as a separate Amazon broadcast.
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.
Cruz Azul have 29 points from 15 matches, with nine wins, two draws and four defeats. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 24.
Club America lead the table on goal difference, with Chivas de Guadalajara second. All three clubs sit on 29 points entering Jornada 16.
A win would move Cruz Azul to 32 points and into first place, at least until Club America play at Pumas UNAM later on Saturday night.
Cruz Azul close the regular season away to Chivas de Guadalajara on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Tigres UANL have 15 points from 15 matches, with three wins, six draws and six defeats. Eighth place starts on 22 points, so Tigres UANL cannot reach the Liguilla. They close at home to Club America on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Recent Form
All form below is league only, last five Apertura 2026 matches, oldest first.
Tigres UANL beat Toluca 3-2, drew 1-1 at Chivas de Guadalajara, lost 0-2 to Leon, drew 1-1 at Pumas UNAM and lost 0-3 at Pachuca. One win, two draws and two defeats.
Cruz Azul drew 3-3 at Pumas UNAM, beat FC Juarez 5-0, won 2-1 at Pachuca, won 3-1 at Queretaro and beat Leon 2-1. Four wins and one draw.
Team News
Tigres UANL defender Alan Franco is suspended for this match. He was sent off in the 3-0 defeat at Pachuca on October 31, 2026.
Victor Manuel Vucetich tested a younger lineup in training this week, with academy players Jaidyn Contreras and Henrique Simeone in the Thursday trial side.
Cruz Azul have no player suspended for this match. No new Cruz Azul absence has been confirmed this week.
Predicted lineups are omitted for this article. The available lineup projections for the two clubs do not agree closely enough to publish.
Key Storylines
Cruz Azul can take first place. Joel Huiqui and his team start level on points with the leaders, and a win puts them top before Club America play later that night.
The youth minutes rule shapes both squads. Tigres UANL need 234 more youth minutes to meet the league requirement, and Cruz Azul need 104 more.
Cruz Azul bring the league’s form attack. Fifteen goals in five matches, including five against FC Juarez, make them the side to stop on Saturday.
Head to Head
The clubs last met in the Clausura 2026, on February 15, 2026. Cruz Azul won 2-1 in Mexico City.
The last meeting at Estadio Universitario finished 1-1 in December 2025. Tigres UANL have not beaten Cruz Azul in four meetings, and three of those finished level.
FAQ
Is Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul on Peacock?
Yes. Peacock is a confirmed U.S. streaming option for this match, alongside FOX One. The match also airs on FOX Deportes and Estrella TV.
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What channel is Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul on in the US?
FOX Deportes and Estrella TV carry the match live in the United States. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CT and 5:00 PM PT.
What does the winner of Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul get?
Three points. For Cruz Azul, a win moves them into first place for now. Tigres UANL are already eliminated, so a win only improves their final position.
