Leagues Cup 2026: Key storylines you should know | MLSSoccer.com

Leagues Cup returns for its fourth edition, running Aug. 4 to Sept. 6, with 36 clubs set to play out an expanded MLS vs. LIGA MX rivalry. The field includes all 18 LIGA MX teams and 18 MLS sides that qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs last season. Across the tournament, teams will compete for the trophy, prize money, bragging rights, and three berths into the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. MLS has leaned ahead in recent meetings, winning four of five in the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, while LIGA MX has led in top Concacaf trophies.