LEAGUES CUP 2025
JULY 29 - AUGUST 31, 2025
- Featuring 36 clubs from both leagues – all 18 LIGA MX teams and 18 qualifying MLS teams. The top nine teams in each MLS Conference (Eastern Conference and Western Conference) who participated in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs from the prior season will qualify. Per MLS’ new North American cup qualification criteria, MLS expansion club San Diego FC, will take the place of Vancouver Whitecaps FC for Leagues Cup 2025.
- Leagues Cup 2025 will be played in two rounds: Phase One, beginning July 29, and the Knockout Rounds, ending with the Leagues Cup Final on August 31.
- The top three teams will receive automatic bids into Concacaf Champions Cup with a chance to represent the Confederation at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- The MLS and LIGA MX regular seasons will continue play through the month of August, with most Leagues Cup knockout matches played midweek.