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Liga MX Approves Cruz Azul Move to Puebla for Clausura 2026

Authorization follows UNAM’s refusal to renew CU, underscoring Cruz Azul’s push for a permanent home.

Overview

  • The league confirmed Cruz Azul will host at Estadio Cuauhtémoc after the club met Competition Regulations Article 40 requirements.
  • Jornada 2 vs Atlas was rescheduled to Wednesday, January 14 at 17:00 local time in Puebla.
  • UNAM, via SPAMSU official Manuel Palma, notified on January 6 that the CU rental would not be renewed for the next semester.
  • Earlier reports of a return to Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes did not materialize, with Liga MX’s authorization applying specifically to Clausura 2026.
  • Separately, Cruz Azul’s assembly approved a 5.4 billion peso budget for a future club-owned stadium in Mexico City and continues searching for suitable land.