On November 20, 2025, Liga MX will experience one of its most intense nights of the year. The Play In returns with two direct elimination duels that could completely change the destiny of the Apertura 2025. The format makes it clear: single match, no extra time and penalties in case of a draw. There is no margin for error here.
Tonight’s games – Pachuca vs Pumas and Xolos vs Juárez – not only define who will advance and who will drop out, but will also open the way to face Tigres and Toluca, the tournament’s top-ranked teams. For Hispanics living in the United States, tonight is especially important. Liga MX maintains a huge following in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago and Phoenix, where fans look for schedules and channels available in U.S. territory. Therefore, here is the complete guide.
Schedule and where to watch the Play In
Times are converted to Eastern Time (ET), Central Time (CT) and Pacific Time (PT).
Pachuca vs Pumas
U.S. hours:
8:00 PM ET
7:00 PM CT
5:00 PM PT
Venue: Hidalgo Stadium
Where to watch in the U.S.:
FOX Deportes
FuboTV (streaming)
ViX Premium
Xolos vs Juarez
U.S. hours:
10:00 PM ET
9:00 PM CT
7:00 PM PT
Venue: Caliente Stadium
Where to watch in the U.S.:
FOX Deportes
FuboTV
ViX Premium
Preview of both games
The Estadio Caliente will be a cauldron.
Tijuana, seventh with 24 points, arrives with the label of favorite due to its high pressure, strong closing and locale.
The main doubt is the absence of Gilberto Mora, who is currently playing with the Mexican National Team.
Juárez, eighth with 23 points, is betting everything on the strength of Óscar Estupiñán, its most influential player.
Although the border is usually complicated for Bravos, this format has allowed them to survive in other Liga MX seasons.
Winner: will be the seventh classified and will face Tigres in the quarterfinals.
Loser: will play on Sunday for the last ticket.
Pressure-packed match
Pumas, tenth in the table, arrives with nine absentees, forcing Efraín Juárez to improvise and rely on the youth squad.
The institutional pressure is enormous, as Pumas does not allow pretexts in decisive instances.
Pachuca, with home advantage, arrives after a change of coach:
Jaime Lozano is out, Esteban Solari is in for this do-or-die Liga MX duel.
With a more complete squad, the Tuzos are looking to prevent the Hidalgo from becoming a trap.
Winner: will face the loser of Xolos vs Juárez for ticket 8.
A night that defines the future of the Apertura 2025
The Liga MX Play In has established itself as a mini-tournament full of tension and spectacle.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy intense matches, with accessible schedules and reliable broadcasts.
There is no margin for error here
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What happens today will not only define rivals:
It can change entire projects, open crises or ignite dreams on the road to the Liguilla.
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