Chivas Face Cruz Azul in Clausura 2026 Semifinal — Liga Mx Playoffs

Chivas will face Cruz Azul in the liga mx playoffs after eliminating Tigres and reaching the Clausura 2026 Semifinals. The series sends Chivas into a fifth short-tournament meeting with La Máquina, with a place in the Liga MX Grand Final on the line.

Cruz Azul hosts the first leg

Cruz Azul will host the first leg midweek, while the decisive second leg is set for the weekend at Estadio Jalisco. The first-leg venue has not been set between Estadio Azteca and Estadio Cuauhtémoc, and the dates and kickoff times for the semifinal series will be confirmed next Monday.

This is the fifth time Chivas and La Máquina will meet in Liguilla of short tournaments. They crossed paths three times in Quarterfinals, in AP25, AP06 and INV98, and once in the Reclassification stage in CL03.

Chivabono sale opens Sunday

For supporters planning for the return leg, the Chivabono presale runs from Sunday, May 10 at 9:30 PM to Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 PM. General sale starts Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM, with tickets available through the Boletomóvil website and app.

All box holders at Estadio AKRON and Chivabono holders will receive further information and instructions by email, a direct path for fans who already have access tied to the second leg in Guadalajara. That keeps the immediate focus on the return match at Estadio Jalisco, where the semifinal will be decided.