Guadalajara Chivas kick off Apertura 2026 against Toluca
Guadalajara Chivas kicks off the Liga MX Apertura 2026 this Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 PM local time (CDT) at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. Gabriel Milito’s side - currently 17th in the standings with 0 points from one game - aims to bounce back against a Toluca side riding high after their Concacaf Champions Cup triumph.
Where and when to watch Chivas vs Toluca
The match streams live on DAZN across Mexico, Spain, the USA and Latin America. Kick-off times by region:
- Mexico: 7:00 PM CDT.
- Spain: 2:00 AM (Sunday, July 20).
- USA (ET): 8:00 PM.
- Latin America: local times available in the DAZN app.
Chivas sit bottom after a 0-2 opening loss, while Toluca lead the table with six points from two wins and a +2 goal difference.
The opposition: Toluca, CONCACAF kings on a roll
Toluca arrive as reigning Apertura 2025 champions after beating Tigres 2-1 in last year’s final. Hernán Cristante’s side has already scored four goals in two games and sits top of the short-season table. Guadalajara Chivas, by contrast, have shipped two without reply and sit 17th with zero goals scored and a -2 goal difference.
Milito has added Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castañeda to inject creativity and pace. Carrillo, a former Cruz Azul playmaker, will slot into midfield, while Castañeda stretches play down the flanks.
Clear target: end the title drought
Chivas haven’t won a short-season title in years, and their last semifinal exit - a loss to Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2026 - stung. Milito’s side is six points off the leaders and must start collecting points fast. Their next test comes at home against FC Dallas on August 9, a game that could shape their tournament fate. For now, the focus is on ending the winless start against Toluca and turning the page on a rocky opening weekend.
