The Leagues Cup 2024 Group Stage schedule, hub venues, and bracket were announced on Thursday, setting the stage for the second edition of this Concacaf-sanctioned contest. 47 clubs – 18 from LIGA MX and 29 from MLS will compete in a World Cup-inspired competition from July 26 to August 25.
Leagues Cup 2024 will be held across Canada and the United States, it will choose three qualifiers for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, providing a path towards winners potentially representing the region at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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All 77 matches can be streamed on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions. Select fixtures will be broadcast on TelevisUnivision, FOX Sports (FS1), TSN and RDS too.
Leagues Cup 2024 key dates:
- Group Stage: July 26 – August 6
- Round of 32: August 7-9
- Round of 16: August 12-13
- Quarterfinals: August 16-17
- Semifinals: August 20 or 21
- Third Place: August 25
- Final: August 25
Group Stage & Ranking
All participating clubs, except the two Leagues’ champions, will be divided into three tiers based on the Leagues Cup Ranking (1-15, 16-30, 31-45) – creating 15 groups of three clubs each, prioritizing geographical and competitive balance.
The Leagues Cup Ranking is determined by combined MLS and LIGA MX club performance based on points in the last 34 regular-season matches. MLS teams are ranked based on the 2023 MLS Supporters’ Shield standings, while LIGA MX clubs are ranked based on the cumulative 34 matches in the 2023 Clausura and Apertura tournaments.
The top two clubs from each group will enter the Round of 32, while matches will be played in two regions – East (seven groups) and West (eight groups) to regionalize travel for all participating teams.
The reigning LIGA MX (Club América) and MLS Cup (Columbus Crew) champions get automatic byes to the Round of 32.
Hubs for top LIGA MX teams in League Cup 2024
The LIGA MX champion and the three top-ranked LIGA MX clubs get hub privileges. This will reduce travel and reward the Mexican clubs by playing in pre-determined locations.
Club América
- Hub privileges through the Semifinals in the state of California.
- Club América will debut at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on August 9 in the Round of 32.
- Reigning LIGA MX champion and No.1 ranking.
CF Monterrey
- Hub privileges through the Round of 16 in the state of Texas.
- Includes both Group Stage matches against Austin FC and Pumas hosted at Q2 Stadium in Austin.
- No. 2 ranking.
Chivas Guadalajara
- Hub privileges through the Round of 32 in the state of California.
- Includes debut at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on July 27 against San Jose Earthquakes.
- No. 5 ranking.
Tigers UANL
Hub privileges throughout the Group Stage in the state of Texas.
No. 8 ranking.
Leagues Cup 2024 Tickets
Tickets for all games, including LIGA MX hub venues will be on LeaguesCup.com and the hosting MLS club will make it available to fans, if applicable. MLS club season ticket holders should contact their club representative for more information.
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