Leagues Cup 2023

July 21-August 19

All of the clubs from MLS and Liga MX will compete in a completely reimagined Leagues Cup: an annual, month-long tournament. In the group stage, Atlanta United will play Inter Miami CF from MLS and Cruz Azul from Liga MX.

  • Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United - Tuesday, July 25 (DRV PNK Stadium)
  • Atlanta United vs. Cruz Azul - Saturday, July 29 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Atlanta United Matches
Atlanta United Matches
Tournament Format
Tournament Format

Format

  • The tournament is an official Concacaf competition.
  • All club MLS and LIGA MX clubs will participate.
  • It's a World Cup style tournament with a group stage followed by knockout rounds.
  • The pool is divided into four regions: East, West, South, Central
  • The tournament consists of 77 games hosted at MLS stadiums throughout the U.S. and Canada.
  • LIGA MX v. LIGA MX matches will be played at MLS venues depending on region.

No ties

  • No ties in Leagues Cup 2023
  • Each team receives 1 point if the game is tied after 90 minutes.
  • The winner of the subsequent penalty shootout will earn an additional point.
  • Regulation wins count as three points.

Group Stage

  • Each club will play a minimum of two matches in group stage
  • The top two teams from each group will advance, based on group points
  • Tiebreakers and full competition guidelines will be published in the coming months
  • 2022 MLS Cup Champion skips the group stage and starts at Round of 32
  • Of the two LIGA MX recent champions in Clausura 2022 and Apertura 2022, the club with the most combined points accumulated across both tournaments in the 2022 calendar year will skip the group stage and start at Round of 32

Group Stage Assignments

  • MLS clubs ranked 2 to 16 based on 2022 Supporters’ Shield finish are seeded first in each group
  • LIGA MX clubs ranked 2 to 16 based on total points from Clausura 2022 and Apertura 2022 combined will be in the second position in each group, opposite the MLS rankings (LIGA MX #15 paired with MLS #2)
  • The remaining 13 MLS clubs, together with the 2 remaining LIGA MX clubs, will be drawn into groups and divided geographically.

Knockout Rounds

  • Single game elimination
  • Round of 32: 16 matches
  • Round of 16: 8 matches
  • Quarterfinals: 4 matches
  • Semifinals
  • Third place match (winner qualifies for Concacaf Champions League)
  • Final on on Saturday, August 19 (both clubs qualify for Concacaf Champions League; Leagues Cup winner skips directly to Concacaf Champions League Round of 16)
What's at stake?
What's at stake?
What's at stake in the Leagues Cup
News
News
Watch Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass

Watch Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass

As part of Major League Soccer’s 10-year partnership with Apple, all Leagues Cup matches will be presented live to fans around the world, except Mexico, on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Leagues Cup Bracket Challenge presented by Coors Light

Leagues Cup Bracket Challenge presented by Coors Light

Bragging rights are on the line as Atlanta United prepares to begin competition in the inaugural Leagues Cup - make your picks in the Leagues Cup Bracket Challenge presented by Coors Light.

Fan Expectations
Fan Expectations
Leagues Cup is for Everyone!

Leagues Cup is for Everyone!

We are committed to ensuring all fans have an enjoyable and safe experience at our Leagues Cup games. We believe that soccer is a game for everyone and should be enjoyed without any offensive behavior. That’s why we’re calling on all our players and fans to join us in eradicating all discriminatory chants. All patrons must comply with the fan code of conduct, including the prohibition on the use of offensive language. Failure to do so could result in ejection of fans, and pausing, suspending, or ending the match, in which case fans will not receive refunds.

United Against Hunger

United Against Hunger

Leagues Cup is focused on making a community impact by donating 2 meals for every Leagues Cup match ticket sold. We will provide meals and help reduce food insecurity by donating more than 2 million meals in the communities of all 47 participating LIGA MX and MLS clubs across Mexico, the US, and Canada in partnership with Bancos de Alimentos de México (BAMX), Feeding America and Second Harvest.

15 Seconds of Fame sponsored by Coors Light

15 Seconds of Fame sponsored by Coors Light

Claim your very own Leagues Cup moment with 15 Seconds of Fame sponsored by Coors Light! We're bringing this exciting new feature to select Leagues Cup games. When you attend this match, you have a chance to appear on the big screen and showcase your passion for your club. To get your moment in the spotlight delivered to your device - click here or scan the QR code on the video boards at the game to register today!

News - Noticias
News - Noticias