How to watch today's Pumas vs Necaxa Liga MX game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Liga MX Apertura 2025 season is barely three rounds in, but both Pumas UNAMand Club Necaxaare eager to seize early momentum when they square off this Sunday. 

Pumas have endured a bumpy start, sitting at 1-0-2 after opening with two straight defeats — a heavy 0-3 loss at Santos Laguna and a narrow 2-3 home setback to Pachuca — before finally hitting their stride in Jornada 3 with a commanding 2-0 away win over Querétaro.

That breakthrough coincided with the debut of superstar goalkeeper Keylor Navas, whose clean sheet instantly brought calm and authority to the backline. Now, with Navas set for his home debut, the Estadio Olímpico Universitario will be buzzing, as fans hope his presence can inspire a sustained turnaround.

Necaxa, meanwhile, have shown a bit more balance early on, sitting on four points with a 1-1-1 record. They opened with a 1-3 defeat at Toluca, bounced back to thump Querétaro 3-1 at home, and then battled to an impressive 1-1 draw with title contenders Club América. That point against one of Liga MX’s heavyweights sent a message — Fernando Gago’s side is building grit and belief.

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

How to watch Pumas vs Necaxa online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Pumas and Necaxa will be available to watch and stream online live through DirecTV Stream, Univision and TUDN.

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Pumas vs Necaxa kick-off time

Liga MX - Apertura

Olimpico Universitario

The Liga MX match between Pumas and Necaxa will be played at Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico.

It will kick off at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET on Sunday, August 10, in the US.

Team news & squads

Club Universidad Nacional vs Necaxa lineups

Club Universidad Nacional

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-1-4-1

NEC

1

K. Navas

5

R. Duarte

215

A. Azuaje

6

Nathan Silva

2

P. Bennevendo

8

J. Caicedo

28

A. Carrasquilla

20

S. Trigos

17

J. Ruvalcaba

45

P. Vite

9

G. Martinez

22

E. Unsain

16

C. Calderon

5

T. Jacob

4

A. Pena

14

D. De Buen

29

J. Rodriguez

6

J. Alcantar

17

R. Cortez

7

K. Rosero

30

R. Monreal

9

T. Badaloni

4-1-4-1

NEC

CUN

-Line up

• 1

  K. Navas

• 5

  R. Duarte

  59’

• 215

  A. Azuaje

• 6

  Nathan Silva

• 2

  P. Bennevendo

• 8

  J. Caicedo

• 28

  A. Carrasquilla

  59’

  74’

• 20

  S. Trigos

  73’

• 17

  J. Ruvalcaba

  45’

• 45

  P. Vite

• 9

  G. Martinez

  81’

Substitutes

• 27

  P. Quispe

  73’

  87’

• 26

  A. Rico

• 7

  R. Lopez

  81’

• 181

  M. Paul

• 258

  E. Villasenor

• 206

  M. Torres

• 13

  P. Monroy

• 15

  U. Rivas

Manager

• E. Juarez

NEC

-Line up

• 22

  E. Unsain

• 16

  C. Calderon

  76’

• 5

  T. Jacob

• 4

  A. Pena

• 14

  D. De Buen

  68’

  88’

• 29

  J. Rodriguez

• 6

  J. Alcantar

• 17

  R. Cortez

  46’

• 7

  K. Rosero

• 30

  R. Monreal

  62’

• 9

  T. Badaloni

  62’

Substitutes

• 27

  D. Cambindo

  46’

• 2

  E. Martinez

• 12

  L. Jimenez

• 13

  A. Andrade

• 21

  J. Rojas

• 24

  F. Rossano

• 19

  D. Gomez

  88’

• 210

  J. Palacios

• 15

  P. Perez

  62’

• 11

  R. Sanchez

  62’

  85’

Manager

• F. Gago

Pumas team news

Jorge Ruvalcaba has been one of Pumas UNAM's brightest sparks this season, already finding the net twice. Boss Efraín Juárez is expected to stick with his trusted 4-5-1 setup — a compact, disciplined shape that can quickly flip the script and burst forward on the counter. 

The big headache for Juárez will be covering for Álvaro Angulo's suspension, which may force a reshuffle in the backline. The plan will hinge on keeping a tight defensive block while using lightning-fast transitions through midfield, with Guillermo Martínez providing the attacking edge and Adalberto Carrasquilla acting as the midfield metronome and anchor.

Necaxa team news

For Necaxa, Pavel Pérez, also sitting on two goals this campaign, remains a central figure in their attack. Under Fernando Gago's guidance, Los Rayos often roll out a 3-5-2 formation, with Diber Cambindo leading the charge up front. In the middle of the park, Agustín Palavecino pulls the strings with his creativity and vision, while at the back, veteran keeper Ezequiel Unsain brings the steady hands and leadership needed to navigate both Pumas’ firepower and Mexico City’s tricky altitude.

Gago does face defensive headaches, though — left-back Agustín Oliveros is sidelined with fitness issues, and Emilio Lara is still on the mend. That means the Argentine manager will need to get creative, calling on backups to step up and fill those gaps without losing shape or stability.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CUN

Last 5 matches

NEC

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Club Universidad Nacional

  2

  -

  1

  Necaxa

• Necaxa

  2

  -

  0

  Club Universidad Nacional

• Club Universidad Nacional

  2

  -

  2

  Necaxa

• Necaxa

  1

  -

  0

  Club Universidad Nacional

• Necaxa

  3

  -

  1

  Club Universidad Nacional

5

Goals scored

9

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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