The passion of Mexican soccer will once again cross the border: it has been confirmed that the long-awaited Cruz Azul vs Pumas duel will be played in the United States, unleashing the excitement of thousands of fans living in the country.
The friendly match will be played on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, California, a stadium with a capacity of just over 11,000 fans that promises to be a hotbed of blue and blue passion. Tickets are already on sale online with prices ranging from $52 dollars at the head of the line to $167.50 in areas close to the stadium, according to organizers. Sales have moved quickly due to the large Mexican community residing in California and other western U.S. states.
Liga MX strengthens its presence in the U.S.
This match is part of Liga MX’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the US.
Mexican fans represent one of the strongest and most loyal markets in international soccer.
For Cruz Azul and Pumas, it will be a valuable opportunity to test players, fine-tune the tactical scheme during the FIFA Date and get closer to their fans north of the border.
Still no venue for the league match
The passion of Mexican soccer will cross the border again
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Fans’ attention is also focused on the official match of Day 17 of the Apertura 2025 between Cruz Azul and Pumas.
The game will not be played at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario due to an agreement between both clubs.
Among the possible venues being analyzed are Cuauhtémoc Stadium (Puebla), La Corregidora Stadium (Querétaro), Nemesio Diez Stadium (Toluca) and Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium (CDMX).
The final decision will be crucial to define the locality in a match that could be decisive in the qualification to the group stage.
Mexican soccer footprint grows
This friendly reflects how Mexican soccer continues to gain ground in the United States.
According to data from the consulting firm Nielsen, Liga MX matches continue to be the most watched soccer games on Hispanic television in the country, surpassing even some European leagues.
For the more than 37 million people of Mexican origin living in the U.S., these types of events represent much more than soccer:
They are a cultural and emotional link to their roots.
Both Cruz Azul and Pumas have large fan bases in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Dallas, where they also often conduct summer tours.
The date is set for October 10, 7:00 p.m., in Sacramento. A Mexican classic that promises strong emotions… now on U.S. soil.
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