| Match Summary | |
| Match | Cruz Azul vs Atlas |
| Tournament | Liga MX |
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT |
| TV Channels | TUDN USA, Univision |
| Live Stream | TUDN.com, Univison NOW, TUDN App, ViX |
How to watch Cruz Azul vs Atlas in the USA
Cruz Azul vs Atlas will be available in the United States on TUDN USA and Univision. For viewers who prefer streaming, the match can also be watched through TUDN.com, Univision NOW, the TUDN App and ViX.
Can I watch Cruz Azul vs Atlas for free?
There is currently no confirmed free way to watch Cruz Azul vs Atlas live in the USA. The safest option for viewers who want the full match is to use one of the official services carrying the broadcast.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Cruz Azul and Atlas meet in Matchday 5 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026, with both teams looking to make an early statement in the domestic campaign. Atlas enters the matchup with nine points from its first four games, while Cruz Azul has collected six points after consecutive defeats against Atlante and Tijuana. The result could therefore be important for the early playoff race.
Players of Atlas pose for a team photo (Source: Simon Barber/Getty Images)
The pressure is particularly high on Cruz Azul, which won the Clausura 2026 but has struggled to maintain that momentum at the beginning of its title defense. La Maquina has suffered back-to-back league losses and is also dealing with several injuries, including Gonzalo Piovi, Willer Ditta and Carlos Rotondi. Joel Huiqui‘s team now has an immediate opportunity to stop the slide at home.
Atlas, meanwhile, arrives in better league form. The Rojinegros have won three of their four Apertura matches, with their latest victory coming against Tigres on August 15. That 2-1 result moved Atlas into the upper part of the standings and gave the team momentum heading into a difficult away match against the reigning Liga MX champions.
There is also a recent postseason storyline between these clubs. Cruz Azul eliminated Atlas in the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals, winning the series 4-2 on aggregate after a 3-2 victory in the first leg and a 1-0 win at Estadio Banorte in the return match. Jose Paradela scored the decisive goal in that second leg.
Cruz Azul vs Atlas: Predicted Lineups
Cruz Azul (4-2-3-1): Kevin Mier; Omar Campos, Jesus Orozco, Alan Montes, Angel Marquez; Carlos Rodriguez, Erik Lira; Luka Romero, Christian Ebere, Jose Paradela; Nicolas Ibanez.
Atlas (4-3-1-2): Camilo Vargas; Jorge Rodriguez, Rodrigo Schlegel, Manuel Capasso, Gustavo Ferrareis; Alfonso Gonzalez, Edgar Zaldivar, Duk; Victor Rios; Florian Monzon, Jose Martin.
What time is the Cruz Azul vs Atlas match?
The match kicks off on Saturday, August 22, at 11:00 PM ET in the United States. Although the match is listed as August 23 in UTC-based schedules because kickoff is at 3:00 AM UTC, U.S. viewers will watch it late Saturday night.
- Eastern Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Central Time: 10:00 PM CT
- Mountain Time: 9:00 PM MT
- Pacific Time: 8:00 PM PT
