Cruz Azul will face Inter Miami CF in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup final. The match is set for Wednesday, September 16 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, as reported by the leaguescup.com website.
The Sky Blue Machine heads into this continental clash fresh off securing the Liga MX Campeón de Campeones title last Saturday. They defeated Toluca FC 3-1, capping a 2025-26 season where they were the most consistent team. Cruz Azul won 30 of their 34 regular-season matches before claiming their tenth league crown in the Clausura 2026 Final against Pumas (2-1).
When and where is the Campeones Cup played?
The duel for continental bragging rights between MLS and Liga MX is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16. The venue will be Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. ET. For fans unable to attend, the broadcast will be available on Apple TV in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and over one hundred countries.
This match marks Cruz Azul's return to the Campeones Cup after six years. Their last participation was in the 2020 edition, where they fell to the Columbus Crew. The tournament, sponsored by Caterpillar, Dawn, Michelob ULTRA, and Old Spice, is part of the strategic partnership between MLS and Liga MX, alongside Leagues Cup.
What is Cruz Azul's current form heading into the match?
The team's current context is mixed. Cruz Azul sits tenth in the Liga MX table with 9 points, from 3 wins and 3 losses in 6 games. Their goal difference is even: 11 scored and 11 conceded. In the title race, they are 7 points behind leaders Club America. You can check the full standings on our standings page.
Their last result was a 1-3 victory over Necaxa on August 29, which broke a poor run. However, their recent form over the last five matches is 1 win and 4 losses (WLLLL). The team approaches this international commitment with the confirmed absences of Amaury Morales and Gonzalo Piovi, detailed on our injuries list.
What do you need to know about tickets and coverage?
General ticket sales begin on August 14. For media seeking accreditation, information will be made available at a later date. "Media accreditation information will be made available at a later date once the process opens," said Pedro Ortiz of MLS Communications. The contact for Liga MX is Salvador Aguilera.
Before traveling to Miami, Cruz Azul has a league commitment at home. Their next match in the domestic tournament is on September 7 against Santos Laguna, who currently sit bottom in seventeenth place. The team's full schedule is available on our fixtures calendar.
