The wait is over, Chivahermanos! Liga MX has officially announced the Apertura 2026 schedule, meaning we now know the path that Guadalajara will follow in its quest to deliver another exciting semester.
The Rebaño Sagrado will begin its campaign on July 18, when it hosts Toluca at Estadio AKRON, kicking off a new challenge for Gabriel Milito’s side.
As every tournament, the Clásicos will hold a special place on the Rojiblanco calendar. The Clásico Nacional against América will be played on Saturday, September 19, at Estadio Banorte, while the Clásico Tapatío against Atlas is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at Estadio Jalisco. These matches correspond to Matchdays 9 and 11 of Apertura 2026.
In addition, the schedule includes several key moments that could shape the championship, including a pause for Leagues Cup, two FIFA international windows, and one midweek round.
Below is the complete Apertura 2026 schedule for the Rebaño Sagrado:
Matchday 1
Guadalajara vs Toluca
Saturday, July 18 / 7:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 2
Guadalajara vs FC Juárez
Saturday, July 25 / 5:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 3
Puebla vs Guadalajara
Friday, July 31 / 7:00 PM
Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Matchday 4
Santos vs Guadalajara
Sunday, August 16 / 7:00 PM
Estadio TSM
Matchday 5
Guadalajara vs Tijuana
Saturday, August 22 / 5:00 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 6
Pachuca vs Guadalajara
Saturday, August 29 / 5 :00PM
Estadio Hidalgo
Matchday 7
Atlético de San Luis vs Guadalajara
Saturday, September 5 / 5:00 PM
Estadio Libertad Financiera
Matchday 8
Guadalajara vs Pumas
Sunday, September 13 / 6:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 9
América vs Guadalajara
Saturday, September 19 / 9:00 PM
Estadio Banorte
Matchday 10
Guadalajara vs Querétaro
Saturday, September 26 / 5:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 11
Atlas vs Guadalajara
Saturday, October 10 / 7:00 PM
Estadio Jalisco
Matchday 12
Guadalajara vs Tigres
Saturday, October 17 / 5:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 13
Guadalajara vs Necaxa
Tuesday, October 20 / 9:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 14
Monterrey vs Guadalajara
Saturday, October 24 / 7:00 PM
Estadio BBVA
Matchday 15
Guadalajara vs Atlante
Saturday, October 31 / 7:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
Matchday 16
León vs Guadalajara
Sunday, November 8 / 8:00 PM
Estadio Nou Camp
Matchday 17
Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul
Sunday, November 22 / 5:07 PM
Estadio AKRON
QUARTERFINALS
• First Leg: November 25 and 26
• Second Leg: November 28 and 29
SEMIFINALS
• First Leg: December 2 and 3
• Second Leg: December 5 and 6
FINAL
• First Leg: December 10/13
• Second Leg: December 24/27
