Dates announced for 2020 Leagues Cup

NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY – Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX continue to build on the leagues’ rivalry and today announced the match dates for the second edition of Leagues Cup, the annual competition between the two top soccer leagues in North America.

The expanded edition of the tournament, featuring eight clubs from each league, will begin July 21-22 with Round of 16 matches taking place across the United States and Canada. The Quarterfinals are slated for August 4-5, and the Semifinals later that month on August 25-26. The Leagues Cup Final is on Wednesday, September 16.

Leagues Cup 2020

Round of 16: July 21-22

Quarterfinals: August 4-5

Semifinals: August 25-26

Final: September 16

Our close collaboration with LIGA MX continues to grow, and the expanded Leagues Cup will take it to a new level,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “When we started our partnership with LIGA MX two years ago, we knew that we had the opportunity to create something unique and special for soccer fans. Leagues Cup is a perfect example of how we are working together to grow the sport in North America.”

“The first edition of Leagues Cup was hugely satisfying. It was a tournament that gave us many stories to tell, that helped us get closer to our fans in the United States, and that gave us a spectacular Final in Las Vegas. And of course, we’re proud that Cruz Azul was the first Champion,” said Enrique Bonilla, LIGA MX Executive President. “The future of Leagues Cup will be even more special, not only because eight more teams will participate in this edition, but also because the rivalry between the leagues is growing, which in turn will create more emotion and higher expectations for fans in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.”

Times TBD / * Subject to change

July 21-22 – Round of 16

Philadelphia Union vs. LIGA MX TBD (Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, PA)

Real Salt Lake vs. LIGA MX TBD (Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, UT)

Minnesota United FC vs. LIGA MX TBD (Allianz Field, St. Paul, MN)

LA Galaxy vs. LIGA MX TBD (Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA)

Toronto FC vs. LIGA MX TBD (BMO Field, Toronto, Canada)

D.C. United vs. LIGA MX TBD (Audi Field, Washington D.C.)

Portland Timbers vs. LIGA MX TBD (Providence Park, Portland, OR)

New York Red Bulls vs. LIGA MX TBD (Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ)

August 4-5 – Quarterfinals

Quarterfinal 1 - TBD vs. TBD

Quarterfinal 2 - TBD vs. TBD

Quarterfinal 3 - TBD vs. TBD

Quarterfinal 4 - TBD vs. TBD

August 25-26 - Semifinals

Semifinal 1 - TBD vs. TBD

Semifinal 2 - TBD vs. TBD

Wednesday, September 16