Las Chivas of Guadalajara conclude their Leagues Cup 2026 campaign tonight, Wednesday, August 12, facing the Seattle Sounders in a crucial match to salvage pride after an early tournament exit, according to match reports. Under the direction of Gabriel Milito, the Guadalajara side enters the fixture already eliminated from the international competition following defeats in the opening round.
The match is scheduled for a 20:30 Central Mexico time kickoff and will be broadcast live via Apple TV, as detailed in tournament programming schedules. This cross-border clash forms part of a busy Wednesday slate featuring seven matches between Liga MX and Major League Soccer clubs across North America.
For Guadalajara, the tournament exit compounds a challenging start to the semester.
Domestically, the club sits in 12th position in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 standings with four points, having secured one victory against FC Juárez and a draw against Puebla.
August 12 Leagues Cup Schedule and Broadcast Channels
The wider Leagues Cup 2026 schedule features a heavy lineup of fixtures on Wednesday, August 12, pairing Mexican clubs against MLS opponents throughout the afternoon and evening hours, reported El Informador. The day’s action opens at 17:30 Central Mexico time with Orlando City hosting San Luis and Inter Miami CF playing León.
Additional fixtures throughout the evening include Monterrey facing Nashville SC at 18:00, with television coverage available via Imagen Televisión alongside Apple TV. Toluca meets FC Dallas at 20:00, and San Diego FC plays Puebla at 20:15.
The late slot features two simultaneous matches at 20:30: Seattle Sounders hosting Chivas, and Los Angeles FC playing Querétaro. All listed fixtures remain subject to schedule and broadcast adjustments by tournament organizers.
Next Steps for Guadalajara
Milito and his squad face an immediate turnaround ahead of Sunday’s league encounter against Santos Laguna in Torreón, where the team aims to climb out of the lower half of the domestic table.
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