Overview
- The group stage, featuring 36 clubs split into nine regional groups, runs through August 7 before the knockout phase begins and culminates in an August 31 final.
- On Wednesday, Inter Miami CF will host Atlas FC at Chase Stadium with Lionel Messi cleared to play after serving a one-match suspension.
- Pumas UNAM, fresh off a Liga MX victory that ended a six-match winless stretch, faces Orlando City SC, which has secured back-to-back MLS wins, in Wednesday’s group match.
- U.S. fans can stream every Leagues Cup match on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV+ and watch select fixtures on FS1 and TUDN, with free trials available through services like DirecTV and fuboTV.
- Both finalists and the third-place winner will earn automatic berths to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, while the tournament champion secures a spot in that competition’s Round of 16.