How to watch and live stream the 2025 Leagues Cup: Apple TV+ offers, TV channels & more

How to tune in to this year’s sophomore edition of the expanded international club soccer tournament

The 2025 Leagues Cup got underway this July as the biggest and best teams from North and Central America met in a knockout continental tournament with the chance of club immortality.

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Lionel Messi announced his arrival on the Major League Soccer scene two years back when, mere weeks after joining Inter Miami, the Argentina international guided them to their maiden silverware, with the Qatar 2022 World Cup winner at the heart of their terrific performance.

Messi's Inter Miami have already reached the quarter-finals after some scintillating performances in the group stages. The fight for the last four starts on August 20.

So, how can you watch all the action unfold?

Below, GOAL guides you through the 2025 Leagues Cup, including groups, channels, and where to stream all your favorite players and teams.

What is the 2025 Leagues Cup?

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The 2025 Leagues Cup is the third edition of the expanded knockout tournament contested by teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX during the summer break for both competitions.

Bringing together 36 teams from the two leagues, the sophomore iteration builds on last year’s success and will see teams contest for the latest piece of CONCACAF silverware.

Where can I watch the 2025 Leagues Cup?

The 2025 Leagues Cup will be available to watch through Apple TV+ as part of their MLS Season Pass, the online platform that covers games from MLS worldwide.

Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month, while the MLS Season Pass is available for an additional fee. In the US, you can take a standalone MLS Season Pass for $14.99 per month or $49 per year. Apple TV+ subscribers will pay less – $12.99 per month, or $39 for the remainder of the season. Apple TV+ also offers a 7-day free trial.

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A select handful of matches will also be broadcast on network television, including TUDN and Fox Sports.

2025 Leagues Cup schedule and format

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The 2025 Leagues Cup started on Tuesday, July 29, and will conclude on Sunday, August 31. The tournament unfolded across two stages: a group stage featuring 18 teams from the Major League Soccer and 18 from the Liga MX. The competition was played in two rounds: Phase 1, which comprised three match dates per club between July 29 to August 7, and then the knockouts. A total of 54 Phase 1 matches were played between MLS and Liga MX clubs.

2025 Leagues Cup groups

Not exactly groups but the 36 teams were divided into two regions: Eastern and Western, and further divided into three tiers, according to their ranking in their respective leagues.

List of 2025 Leagues Cup Teams

Region	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3
Eastern 1	Toluca FC	New York City FC	CF Montreal
Eastern 1	Columbus Crew	Club Leon	Club Puebla
Eastern 2	Inter Miami CF	Orlando City	Atlanta United
Eastern 2	Pumas	Club Necaxa	Atlas FC
Eastern 3	CF Monterrey	Chivas de Guadalajara	New York Red Bulls
Eastern 3	FC Cincinnati	Charlotte FC	FC Juarez
Western 1	Club Tigres	Houston Dynamo	San Diego FC
Western 1	Los Angeles Football Club	Club Pachuca	Mazatlan FC
Western 2	Club America	Minnesota United	Portland Timbers
Western 2	Real Salt Lake	Atletico de San Luis	Club Queretaro
Western 3	LA Galaxy	Seattle Sounders FC	Colorado Rapids
Western 3	Cruz Azul	Club Tijuana	Club Santos Laguna

2025 Leagues Cup upcoming games

Here are the semi-finals of the 2025 Leagues Cup:

Date	Fixture	Time (ET)
08/27/2025	Inter Miami vs Orlando City	20:30
08/27/2025	LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders	22:45

2025 Leagues Cup FAQs

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How many knockout rounds are in the 2025 Leagues Cup?

The 2025 Leagues Cup has three knockout rounds, starting with the quarter-finals, progressing on to the semi-finals, and ultimately the final to decide the winner.

Where will the 2025 Leagues Cup Final be held?

The venue for the 2025 Leagues Cup Final is yet to be decided.

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