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Toluca host Monterrey in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CT and 5:00 PM PT. In the United States, the match airs live on Univision and TUDN, and no U.S. streaming option is confirmed.
Toluca start the penultimate round in fifth place with 24 points. Monterrey are ninth with 21 points, one point behind eighth place, and they still hold a game in hand.
| Match | Toluca vs Monterrey |
| 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 | Univision, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | None confirmed |
| Venue | Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca |
Where to Watch Toluca vs Monterrey
TelevisaUnivision confirmed Univision and TUDN for this fixture in its November 2, 2026 programming release. The release names no streaming platform for the match.
No U.S. stream is confirmed for this match. The release does not list ViX for this fixture, so ViX is not a viewing option here.
For the full picture across the league, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide.
Can You Watch Toluca vs Monterrey 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 Univision 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.
Toluca have 24 points from 15 matches, with six wins, six draws and three defeats. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 21.
A win would move Toluca to 27 points and strengthen their hold on fifth place. They close away to Pachuca on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Monterrey have 21 points from 14 matches, with six wins, three draws and five defeats. They have scored 26 goals and conceded 21.
Santos Laguna hold eighth place with 22 points. A win in Toluca would move Monterrey above Santos Laguna and into the direct Liguilla places.
Monterrey also hold a game in hand, at Queretaro on Saturday, November 14, 2026. They close the regular season away to Pumas UNAM on November 21, 2026.
Recent Form
All form below is league only, covering each club’s last five Apertura 2026 matches, oldest first.
Toluca lost 3-2 at Tigres UANL, drew 1-1 with Atletico de San Luis, drew 2-2 with Xolos Tijuana, drew 1-1 at Leon and drew 2-2 at Club America. No wins, four draws and one defeat.
Monterrey drew 1-1 at Club America, beat Pachuca 2-1, won 4-1 at Puebla, lost 1-0 to Chivas de Guadalajara and drew 3-3 with Xolos Tijuana. Two wins, two draws and one defeat.
Team News
Toluca defender Federico Pereira is suspended for this match. He was sent off in the 2-2 draw at Club America on October 31, 2026.
Midfielder Marcel Ruiz remains a long-term absentee for Toluca. He suffered a serious knee injury in March 2026 and has not returned.
Monterrey travel without Luca Orellano and Uros Durdevic. Both players stayed behind when the squad traveled to Toluca this week.
Orbelin Pineda returns for Monterrey after a one-match suspension. Carlos Salcedo and Gerardo Arteaga trained normally 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
Federico Vinas leads the Toluca attack. The forward has eight league goals this season, fourth in the scoring race behind leader Salomon Rondon, who has 15.
Lucas Ocampos is the Monterrey threat. He has seven league goals this season, and Hugo Cuypers has added six more for Monterrey.
Toluca need to end the winless run. Five league matches without a win have stalled a strong season, and another slip would drag them toward the eighth place line.
Monterrey control their own path. With a game in hand still to play, they can reach the top eight on their own results.
Head to Head
The clubs last met in the Leagues Cup final on September 6, 2026, when Toluca won 2-0 in Houston through Alexis Vega and Helinho.
Their last league meeting came on January 10, 2026, in Clausura 2026. Toluca won 1-0 at Monterrey, with Helinho scoring the only goal.
The last meeting here was the Apertura 2025 semifinal second leg on December 6, 2025. Toluca won 3-2 and advanced as the higher seed at 3-3 on aggregate.
Prediction
Toluca are hard to beat but draw too often, and Monterrey arrive with more momentum and more at stake. Prediction: Toluca 1-1 Monterrey.
FAQ
What channel is Toluca vs Monterrey on in the US?
Univision and TUDN. TelevisaUnivision confirmed both channels for this fixture in its November 2, 2026 programming release.
Is Toluca vs Monterrey on ViX?
No. The November 2, 2026 TelevisaUnivision release does not list ViX for this match, and no U.S. streaming option has been confirmed.
What does the winner of Toluca vs Monterrey get?
Three points. For Toluca, a win strengthens their hold on fifth place. For Monterrey, a win moves them into the top eight.
