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Pachuca hosts Xolos Tijuana on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Estadio Hidalgo in a Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 9 matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM local time in Pachuca). In the United States, the match streams live on ViX Premium, and no U.S. linear television listing has been confirmed. Just two points separate 10th-place Tijuana (13 points) from 12th-place Pachuca (11 points) in the race for Liguilla positions.
| Match | Pachuca vs Xolos Tijuana |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM local) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 9 |
| Venue | Estadio Hidalgo, Pachuca |
| U.S. TV | Not confirmed |
| U.S. Stream | ViX Premium — Watch ViX Premium on Prime Video | Free Trial Available |
Where to Watch Pachuca vs Xolos Tijuana
ViX Premium is the confirmed U.S. home for this match, streaming it live on Sunday night. The service is also available through Prime Video Channels, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
No U.S. television channel has been confirmed for Pachuca vs Xolos Tijuana, so streaming is the only verified U.S. option at the time of writing. For the full season picture, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide: https://futnsoccer.com/watch/liga-mx/
Why It Matters
A Pachuca win would lift the Tuzos to 14 points and above Tijuana in the table, while a Tijuana victory would take the Xolos to 16 points and toward the top of the standings. Tijuana also hold a game in hand, having played seven matches to Pachuca’s eight. The Tuzos arrive unbeaten in four league matches, yet they have still not won at home this season. Tijuana, meanwhile, have won all four of their matches at Estadio Caliente but are winless in two trips on the road.
Recent Form
Recent form is Liga MX only, most recent first.
Pachuca are unbeaten in four: a 3-0 win at Atlante on September 11, a 2-0 win at FC Juárez on September 4, a 1-1 home draw with Chivas Guadalajara on August 29, and a 1-1 draw at Atlético de San Luis on August 23. Their only defeat in the last five was a 2-3 home loss to Puebla on August 17. The split is striking: all three of Pachuca’s league wins have come on the road (3W 1D 1L away), while the Tuzos are winless in three home matches (0W 1D 2L).
Tijuana have traded wins and losses: a 0-1 home loss to Querétaro on September 11, a 2-0 home win over Pumas UNAM on August 28, a 5-2 defeat at Chivas Guadalajara on August 22, a 2-1 home win over Cruz Azul on August 16, and a 0-0 draw at Atlético de San Luis on July 31. That is two wins and three losses in five, and the pattern is blunt: all four of Tijuana’s league victories have come at home, with none in two away matches.
Team News
Pachuca will be without midfielder Andrés Arroyo, who fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot against FC Juárez on September 4 and underwent surgery. The club’s medical staff estimated an absence of six to eight weeks. FotMob also lists forward Kenedy, defender Jorge Berlanga and forward Alexéi Domínguez as unavailable through injury. The attack still runs through Salomón Rondón, who has eight goals in eight league appearances. For Tijuana, forward Elias Manoel is listed as unavailable through injury, while midfielder Gilberto Mora carries the creative load with four goals in six appearances, three of them from the penalty spot. No suspensions have been confirmed for either side.
What to Watch
The central battle is Salomón Rondón against a Tijuana defense that shipped five goals at Guadalajara in August. The Venezuelan has been Pachuca’s clear focal point up front, and the Xolos have kept just two clean sheets in seven league matches.
Watch too for Gilberto Mora’s set piece and penalty threat against Carlos Moreno, who has played every minute of Pachuca’s league season in goal. The Tijuana midfielder has scored four times already, with three of those goals coming from the spot.
The recent head to head favors the visitors. Tijuana have won the last two meetings, including a 3-1 victory in April during the Clausura 2026. A Tuzos win would be their first home victory of the tournament.
Recent Head to Head
Recent head to head is Liga MX, most recent first:
- April 22, 2026: Tijuana 3-1 Pachuca
- August 16, 2025: Pachuca 0-2 Tijuana
- March 16, 2025: Pachuca 4-1 Tijuana
- October 4, 2024: Tijuana 2-1 Pachuca
- February 3, 2024: Pachuca 3-2 Tijuana
Tijuana have won the last two meetings. All time, the series is nearly even: 13 Pachuca wins, 12 Tijuana wins and five draws, per FotMob.
Prediction
Pachuca 1-1 Xolos Tijuana. The Tuzos are winless at home this season; the Xolos are winless on the road. The trends cancel each other out.
FAQ
What time is Pachuca vs Xolos Tijuana?
Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (5:00 PM PT, 6:00 PM local time in Pachuca).
What channel is the match on in the U.S.?
No U.S. linear TV channel has been confirmed. The verified U.S. option is streaming on ViX Premium.
Can I stream Pachuca vs Xolos Tijuana?
Yes. The match streams live on ViX Premium in the United States, including through Prime Video Channels.
