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Liga MX Owners Approve Start of Mazatlán Certificate Transfer to Atlante

With promotion on hold, a league-sanctioned certificate substitution opens a conditional path for the Azulgrana to rejoin the top tier.

Overview

  • Mikel Arriola said TV Azteca reached an agreement to sell Mazatlán FC’s affiliation certificate to Atlante owner Emilio Escalante.
  • The assembly authorized Mazatlán’s substitution procedure for affiliation rights subject to regulatory requirements and closing conditions.
  • The federation expects the operation to be completed before summer 2026, positioning Atlante for a potential Apertura 2026 return if approvals are secured.
  • Reports indicate Atlante could shift its base to Mexico City with Estadio Azteca under consideration should the transaction finalize.
  • In parallel governance moves, Atlas confirmed an organized sale process with an investment bank, while León reported no formal progress.