How to watch today's Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Liga MX game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Pachuca host Cruz Azul at Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday in a Liga MX Apertura round eight fixture.

Pachuca currently sit 6th in the league, while Cruz Azul are 3rd, both in strong form and bidding to maintain momentum.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Pachuca vs Cruz Azul online - TV channels & live streams

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	ViX	Watch here

The match will be shown live on DirecTV and VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Pachuca vs Cruz Azul kick-off time

Liga MX - Game Week 8

Sep 13, 2025 - 19:00

Estadio Miguel Hidalgo

The match will be played at Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday, with kick-off at 7 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Pachuca vs Cruz Azul lineups

Pachuca

4-2-3-1

Formation

3-4-2-1

CRU

25

C. Moreno

28

E. Montiel

3

A. Aceves

12

B. Garcia

4

Eduardo Bauermann

23

L. Quinones

99

J. Cadiz

2

S. Barreto

26

A. Bautista

18

A. Dominguez

11

O. Idrissi

23

K. Mier

33

G. Piovi

29

C. Rotondi

2

J. Sanchez

5

J. Orozco

21

G. Fernandez

19

C. Rodriguez

4

W. Ditta

15

I. Rivero

20

J. Paradela

18

L. Romero

3-4-2-1

CRU

PAC

-Line up

• 25

  C. Moreno

• 28

  E. Montiel

  90’ + 4’

• 3

  A. Aceves

  62’

• 12

  B. Garcia

• 4

  Eduardo Bauermann

  62’

• 23

  L. Quinones

  45’ + 3’

  56’

  67’

• 99

  J. Cadiz

  63’

  71’

• 2

  S. Barreto

• 26

  A. Bautista

  71’

• 18

  A. Dominguez

  67’

• 11

  O. Idrissi

Substitutes

• 8

  V. Guzman

  67’

• 9

  I. Hernandez

  71’

• 5

  P. Pedraza

• 31

  J. Eulogio

• 19

  J. Lopez

• 32

  G. Togni

  90’ + 4’

• 29

  Kenedy

  71’

• 14

  C. Sanchez

  67’

Manager

• J. Lozano

CRU

-Line up

• 23

  K. Mier

• 33

  G. Piovi

• 29

  C. Rotondi

  85’

• 2

  J. Sanchez

• 5

  J. Orozco

  19’

• 21

  G. Fernandez

  65’

• 19

  C. Rodriguez

  46’

• 4

  W. Ditta

• 15

  I. Rivero

  21’

  85’

• 20

  J. Paradela

  75’

• 18

  L. Romero

  75’

Substitutes

• 7

  M. Bogusz

  75’

• 3

  O. Campos

  75’

• 194

  A. Morales

  85’

• 193

  J. Mendoza

• 161

  J. Rodarte

• 16

  J. Marquez

• 8

  L. Faravelli

  85’

• 6

  E. Lira

  46’

• 214

  M. Levy

• 1

  A. Gudino

Manager

• N. Larcamon

Pachuca team news

Pachuca are missing Andres Micolta (cruciate ligament injury) and Jhonder Cadiz (broken toe), both ruled out until mid-September. Despite the absences, Pachuca have scored five goals in their last five matches, with Cadiz having been key to creating chances before his injury.

Illian Hernandez leads the team in shots on target per match and remains a key offensive threat alongside Angel Sepulveda.

Cruz Azul team news

Cruz Azul have no new injury concerns except for Andres Montano, who is sidelined. The team has won its last six matches and scored 10 goals in the same span, with multiple attacking options in form.

Cruz Azul recorded two wins over Pachuca in recent meetings and will enter this match as favorites.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

PAC

Last 5 matches

CRU

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

• Cruz Azul

  2

  -

  1

  Pachuca

• Pachuca

  2

  -

  4

  Cruz Azul

• Cruz Azul

  0

  -

  1

  Pachuca

• Pachuca

  1

  -

  0

  Cruz Azul

• Pachuca

  0

  -

  2

  Cruz Azul

5

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

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