Guadalajara and Cruz Azul Set 9:07 PM Start in Chivas Game Today
chivas game today has a fixed start: CD Guadalajara and Cruz Azul were scheduled to kick off at 9:07 PM on May 16, 2026 at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. The matchup carried weight because Guadalajara were second in the Clausura standings and Cruz Azul were third, with one position separating them.
Estadio Akron Start Time
US viewers could follow the match on Peacock, Telemundo, or UNIVERSO. That gave the game a broad viewing path for a night that lined up with the sharp end of the Clausura race.
Guadalajara entered after a 2-2 draw with Cruz Azul in the first leg. Before that, they had beaten Tigres 2-0, a result that showed they arrived with some form even as the rematch brought immediate pressure.
Cruz Azul Recent Results
Cruz Azul came in with three wins in their last five Liga MX outings and had taken three of the last five meetings between the clubs. They had also beaten Chivas 2-1 in February and 3-2 in December 2025, a run that put the visitors in a strong position even before the ball was kicked.
Both teams were listed without injury or suspension information ahead of the fixture, and no probable lineup or projected XI had been released for Guadalajara. Cruz Azul also had no injuries, suspensions, or lineup details provided ahead of the match.
Guadalajara And Cruz Azul
The standings and the recent head-to-head results pointed in the same direction: this was a meeting between teams separated by one place, but not by much else. For Chivas, the 2-2 first leg kept the tie alive; for Cruz Azul, the recent record against Guadalajara meant the visitors arrived with a clear edge in the series.
For viewers, the practical pieces were already set. The match was at Estadio Akron, it started at 9:07 PM on May 16, 2026, and US coverage was available through Peacock, Telemundo, and UNIVERSO.
