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Pumas UNAM hosts Cruz Azul in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 11 on Sunday, October 11, with kickoff at 9:15 PM ET. In the United States, the match airs on TUDN and streams on ViX. This is the first meeting since Cruz Azul beat Pumas to win the Clausura 2026 final, and both need points as the regular season enters its decisive stretch.
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| Match | Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul |
| Date | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:15 PM ET (8:15 PM CT, 6:15 PM PT) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 11 |
| U.S. TV | TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Mexico City |
Where to Watch Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul
In the United States, TUDN carries the match on television and ViX streams it live. TelevisaUnivision’s official weekly programming release lists this fixture on both TUDN and ViX, confirming both U.S. options for Sunday night. Viewers can also watch through ViX Premium on Prime Video. For the full season picture, see our Liga MX TV and streaming guide.
Why It Matters
Cruz Azul returns to Ciudad Universitaria as reigning champion, five months after lifting the Clausura 2026 title in this stadium. The visitors enter Sunday in seventh place with 16 points, holding one of the direct playoff spots but winless in their last two league matches. Pumas UNAM sits 13th with 12 points, four back of Cruz Azul and outside the playoff places entirely.
The points math is stark. A Pumas win cuts the gap to one point and drags Cruz Azul back into the pack. A Cruz Azul win stretches it to seven and leaves Pumas with a mountain to climb in the final stretch. Since the final, this rivalry has earned the owner-approved name Clásico de la Obsesión, and Pumas coach Esteban Solari is under real pressure after a run of poor results.
Recent Form
League matches only, most recent first. Pumas have won just one of their last five: 2-3 vs Atletico San Luis (home), 1-1 vs Atlas (home), 0-3 vs Chivas (away), 3-1 vs Leon (home), 0-2 vs Tijuana (away). The pattern shows a team struggling for consistency in both boxes.
Cruz Azul have won three of their last five but arrive without a win in their last two: 3-3 vs Toluca (home), 0-1 vs Monterrey (away), 4-3 vs America (home, September 12). The 3-3 draw with Toluca showcased their attack, with Gabriel Fernández scoring twice including a 95th-minute equalizer, but 18 goals conceded in 10 league matches points to a defensive problem Joel Huiqui has not solved.
Team News
Pumas are hit hard by injuries. Sebastián Córdova and José Juan Macías are both out with knee ligament tears, and Cristian “Chicote” Calderón is sidelined with a muscle injury. The absences leave Solari short of attacking options for the biggest home game of the season.
Cruz Azul has its own injury worries. Rodolfo Rotondi remains out with plantar fasciitis, training separately from the squad. José Paradela is doubtful with a muscle problem from the LA Galaxy friendly, and Gonzalo Piovi is also a doubt after missing sessions. Returning are Gabriel Fernández, cleared after a bacterial infection, and Omar Campos, back from a muscle overload. Amaury Morales, Mateo Levy, and Cristian Jiménez are out for the rest of the Apertura following surgery.
Head-to-Head
The last five meetings are evenly split: one Pumas win, two draws, and two Cruz Azul wins. The most recent was the Clausura 2026 final second leg on May 24, when Cruz Azul won 2-1 at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario to claim the title. Earlier last season, the regular-season meeting at the same stadium finished 2-2. Recent history favors the visitors at this ground, giving Pumas an extra reason to make Sunday a statement.
Prediction
Cruz Azul 2-1. The champions have the deeper squad and the better recent form, and Pumas are missing too much attacking quality in Córdova and Macías to keep pace over 90 minutes.
What time does Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul kick off?
Kickoff is at 9:15 PM ET on Sunday, October 11, 2026. That is 8:15 PM CT and 6:15 PM PT, or 7:15 PM local time in Mexico City.
What channel is Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul on in the USA?
The match airs on TUDN in the United States and streams live on ViX. Viewers can also watch through ViX Premium on Prime Video.
Is Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul available to stream for free?
There is no confirmed free U.S. viewing option. TUDN is a pay-TV channel and ViX streams the match; check ViX’s subscription plans for access.
