Cruz Azul hosts Toluca in Liga MX Apertura 2026 on Saturday, September 26, with kickoff at 6:50 PM ET from Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. In the United States, the match airs on Univision and TUDN and streams on ViX. Viewers can also watch through ViX Premium via Prime Video.
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| Match | Cruz Azul vs Toluca |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:50 PM ET |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 10 |
| U.S. TV | Univision, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | ViX, ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City |
Where to Watch Cruz Azul vs Toluca
The match is part of TelevisaUnivision‘s Sábado Futbolero lineup: the network lists Cruz Azul vs Toluca on Univision, TUDN and ViX in its 6:30 p.m. ET broadcast window, while kickoff itself is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. The league moved kickoff up ten minutes from its original slot so the match would not overlap with Mexico’s friendly against Colombia later that night. For a full rundown of this weekend’s Liga MX viewing options, see our complete Liga MX TV and streaming guide.
Can You Watch Cruz Azul vs Toluca for Free?
Yes, potentially. Univision is a free over-the-air network in the United States, so viewers with a digital antenna can watch at no cost where the local Univision affiliate is available. For more free options this season, see our Liga MX free TV guide.
Why This Match Matters
Entering Jornada 10, Toluca leads the Apertura 2026 with 19 points from nine matches, while Cruz Azul sits fourth with 15 points, a four-point gap. A Cruz Azul win cuts the gap to one point; a Toluca win stretches it to seven with seven rounds remaining. Both clubs lost in Jornada 9, so neither can afford a second straight stumble with the chasing pack closing in. Note that the Apertura 2026 has no Play-In stage: only the top eight at the end of the regular season advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals.
Recent Form
League matches only. Cruz Azul has taken nine points from its last five: a 0-1 loss at Monterrey in Jornada 9, a 4-3 win over Club America, a 1-0 win over Santos Laguna, a 3-1 win at Necaxa, and a 0-2 home loss to Atlas. Three wins, two defeats. Toluca has taken twelve from fifteen: a 2-3 home loss to Santos Laguna in Jornada 9, a 1-0 win at Puebla, a 5-2 win over Atlas, a 4-0 win over Juárez, and a 2-1 win at Querétaro. The Diablos remain unbeaten on the road this tournament.
Team News
Cruz Azul is hit hard by the FIFA window and injuries. Joel Huiqui confirmed that Kevin Mier (Colombia), Erik Lira (Mexico) and Jeremy Márquez (Mexico) are on international duty, while Carlos Rotondi and Amaury García are out with muscle issues, with Rotondi rested as a precaution. Amaury Morales and Mateo Levy remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries. Toluca is also reshuffled: Jesús Gallardo and Everardo López are with Mexico, Santiago Simón, back with Argentina after his first call-up in 2021, and Federico Viñas is with Uruguay. López was also sent off against Santos Laguna in Jornada 9. Reported probable lineups have Andrés Gudiño starting in goal for Cruz Azul behind Alan Mozo, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesús Orozco and Omar Campos, with José Paradela and Nicolás Ibáñez leading the attack. Toluca is expected to turn to Luis García in goal, with Alexis Vega and Paulinho up front in the absence of Viñas.
Key Storylines
This is a rematch of the Campeón de Campeones final from July, when Cruz Azul beat Toluca 3-1 in Carson behind a José Paradela brace, so the Diablos arrive with revenge on their minds. The touchline battle is another draw: Joel Huiqui faces Antonio Mohamed, and referee Katia Itzel García Mendoza takes charge weeks after a sideline dispute between her and Mohamed during Toluca’s win over Atlas. The decisive question is who adapts better without their internationals: Cruz Azul must replace its starting goalkeeper and two midfield regulars, while Mohamed reworks both fullback spots and his strike partnership at the same time.
Recent Head-to-Head
Cruz Azul is unbeaten in the last six meetings, with three wins and three draws. The sequence: Toluca 1-3 Cruz Azul in the Campeón de Campeones final on July 25, 2026 in Carson; Toluca 1-1 Cruz Azul on February 7, 2026; Cruz Azul 1-0 Toluca on August 23, 2025; Toluca 2-2 Cruz Azul on April 19, 2025; Cruz Azul 1-1 Toluca on July 20, 2024; and Toluca 0-1 Cruz Azul on April 27, 2024.
Prediction
Cruz Azul 1-1 Toluca. Both squads are missing too many key pieces for either to dominate, and three of their last six meetings have ended level.
FAQ
What time is Cruz Azul vs Toluca?
Kickoff is Saturday, September 26 at 6:50 PM ET (5:50 PM CT) from Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
What channel is Cruz Azul vs Toluca on in the USA?
The match airs on Univision and TUDN.
Can I stream Cruz Azul vs Toluca?
Yes, the match streams on ViX in the United States, and it is also available through ViX Premium on Prime Video. Check free trial eligibility.
Is Cruz Azul vs Toluca on ViX?
Yes. TelevisaUnivision’s official programming release lists this exact fixture on ViX alongside Univision and TUDN.
