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Leon host Chivas de Guadalajara in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Estadio Leon. Kickoff is 9:10 PM ET, 8:10 PM CT and 6:10 PM PT. In the United States, the match airs live on TUDN and streams on ViX.
Chivas de Guadalajara are second with 29 points and already qualified for the quarterfinals. Leon are ninth with 22 points, outside the top eight on goal difference.
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| Match | Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara |
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:10 PM ET / 8:10 PM CT / 6:10 PM PT |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16 |
| U.S. TV | TUDN |
| U.S. Stream | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Estadio Leon, Leon |
Where to Watch Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara
TelevisaUnivision confirmed TUDN and ViX for this fixture in its November 2, 2026 programming release. The release lists the match as the Sunday closer.
TUDN is a cable channel in the United States. Viewers need a TV package that carries TUDN to watch live on television on Sunday.
ViX is the streaming option for this match. Viewers can also subscribe through ViX Premium on Prime Video, using the affiliate link above.
For every Chivas de Guadalajara fixture this season, see our Chivas de Guadalajara viewing guide.
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.
Leon have 22 points from 15 matches, with six wins, four draws and five defeats. They have scored 22 goals and conceded 20.
Leon start Sunday ninth, level on 22 points with Pachuca and Xolos Tijuana. Goal difference keeps them below both clubs before kickoff.
A win would move Leon to 25 points and back into the top eight. They close the regular season at Santos Laguna on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Chivas de Guadalajara have 29 points from 15 matches, with eight wins, five draws and two defeats. They have scored 25 goals and conceded 14.
Chivas de Guadalajara are already qualified for the quarterfinals. They are level on 29 points with Club America and Cruz Azul at the top.
A win would move Chivas de Guadalajara to 32 points. They close the regular season at home to Cruz Azul on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Recent Form
All form below is league only, covering each club’s last five Apertura 2026 matches, oldest first.
Leon drew 1-1 at Puebla, lost 3-5 to Club America, won 2-0 at Tigres UANL, drew 1-1 with Toluca and lost 2-1 at Cruz Azul. One win, two draws and two defeats.
Chivas de Guadalajara drew 1-1 at Atlas, drew 1-1 with Tigres UANL, beat Necaxa 1-0, won 1-0 at Monterrey and beat Atlante 4-2. Three wins and two draws.
Chivas de Guadalajara are unbeaten in five league matches and have won three straight. Leon have won only one of their last five.
Team News
Chivas de Guadalajara defender Miguel Tapias remains in rehabilitation and is unavailable for this match.
Defender Miguel Gomez has also returned to rehabilitation after a muscle setback, and he is unavailable on Sunday.
Gabriel Milito has recovered several players in recent weeks. Luis Romo, Brian Gutierrez, Jose Castillo and Angel Sepulveda all returned against Atlante.
Leon have no new injury or suspension absence confirmed for this match. No Leon player is suspended for Sunday.
Predicted lineups are omitted for this article. The available lineup projections for the two clubs do not agree closely enough to publish.
Key Storylines
Alfonso Alvarado leads the Leon attack. The forward has six league goals this season, ahead of Diber Cambindo and Daniel Arcila on four each.
Chivas de Guadalajara spread their goals around. Santiago Sandoval, Roberto Alvarado and Ricardo Marin each have five league goals this season.
Chivas de Guadalajara own the league’s best defensive record. They have conceded 14 goals in 15 matches, the lowest total in the league.
Leon have leaked goals at the wrong time. They have conceded nine goals in their last five league matches, while scoring in every one of them.
Head to Head
The clubs last met in Jornada 9 of the Clausura 2026, on March 18, 2026. Chivas de Guadalajara won that match 5-0 at Estadio Akron.
Leon won both league meetings at Estadio Leon in 2025. They beat Chivas de Guadalajara 2-1 in January 2025 and 1-0 in July 2025.
Prediction
Leon need the points more, but Chivas de Guadalajara arrive unbeaten in five and with the stronger defense. Prediction: Leon 1-2 Chivas de Guadalajara.
FAQ
What channel is Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara on in the US?
TUDN. TelevisaUnivision confirmed TUDN for this fixture in its November 2, 2026 programming release.
Is Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara on ViX?
Yes. ViX is a confirmed U.S. streaming option for this match, alongside TUDN on television.
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What does the winner of Leon vs Chivas de Guadalajara get?
Three points. For Leon, a win moves them to 25 points and back into the top eight. For Chivas de Guadalajara, a win moves them to 32 points.
