Chivas vs Toluca: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time in a Liga MX Apertura Tournament 2026 match on July 18, 2026

Chivas will face off against Toluca at the Akron Stadium in the Matchday 1 of the Liga MX Apertura Tournament 2026. Two rivals who qualified for the playoffs in the previous tournament but failed to reach the final face off, and now they are seeking revenge. Here you can find how to watch this game live in the USA.

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By Leonardo Herrera

July 18, 2026 05:05PM EDT

**© Simon Barber/Getty Images**Angel Sepulveda of Chivas

Match Summary
Match	Chivas vs Toluca
Tournament	Liga MX
Date	Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time	9:05 PM (ET) / 6:05 PM (PT)
TV Channels	Telemundo, Universo
Live Stream	Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium

How to watch Chivas vs Toluca in the USA

Viewers across the United States can watch this exciting showdown through several live broadcast options. Television coverage will be available on Telemundo and Universo.

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Those who prefer streaming can watch the match live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium, making it easy to follow the game from almost any device.

Can I watch Chivas vs Toluca for free?

Soccer fans in the United States can stream this matchup live on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both offering a 5-day free trial for eligible new users.

Fans can use either free trial to stream the full match live at no upfront cost before the promotional period ends.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Two clubs with legitimate Apertura 2026 title aspirations kick off their campaigns as Chivas hosts Toluca in one of the opening weekend’s marquee matchups.

Chivas enters the new season eager to build on last semester’s semifinal run, where it came up just short in a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Cruz Azul, while Tolucais determined to bounce back after a disappointing 3-0 aggregate loss to Pachuca in the playoffs.

With both sides aiming to make an early statement and collect three valuable points, expect a highly competitive showdown between two teams looking to open the tournament with a victory.

Paulinho of Toluca – Hector Vivas/Getty Images

Chivas vs Toluca: Predicted Lineups

Chivas (3-4-2-1): Whalley; Campillo, Aguirre, Perez; Ledezma, Govea, F Gonzalez, B Gonzalez; Carrillo, Castenada; Sepulveda.

Toluca (4-2-3-1): Garcia; Lopez, Pereira, Briseno, Barbosa; Romero, Gutierrez; Perez, Guzman, Angulo; Paulinho.

What time is the Chivas vs Toluca match?

The match kicks off today, July 18, at 9:05 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 9:05 PM
Central Time: 8:05 PM
Mountain Time: 7:05 PM
Pacific Time: 6:05 PM

Leonardo Herrera

Leonardo Herrera is a multilingual journalist and writer at World Soccer Talk and Bolavip US, with over eight years of experience in the field. Specializing in a diverse array of sports, Leonardo covers soccer, basketball, combat sports, tennis, and motorsports. In his current role, he focuses on crafting engaging event previews, leveraging his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. His ability to communicate across languages makes him an invaluable asset in providing comprehensive and inclusive sports coverage.