Liga MX officially revealed the dates and times of the Apertura 2025 Final, a duel that has generated enormous expectation both in Mexico and among the millions of Hispanic fans living in the United States. Toluca and Tigres, the two best teams in the tournament, will face each other for the title in a series that promises intensity, revenge and a soccer atmosphere that many fans will be able to enjoy from cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York or Miami, where Liga MX has massive audiences.
Toluca arrives as overall leader after an impeccable regular phase: 37 points from 11 wins, 4 ties and only 2 defeats. The Diablos Rojos are also the current champions, having been crowned in May 2025 against América at the Nemesio Diez, a stadium that will once again play a key role as it will host the second leg of this new Final. Tigres, for their part, finished as runner-up with 36 points (10 wins, 6 draws and just 1 defeat), once again reaffirming the strength of their squad and their ability to compete in the playoffs. Their attack -one of the most convincing in the tournament- was decisive in reaching this stage.
Dates and times of the Final
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First leg final
Thursday, December 11
8:00 PM ET
Estadio Universitario (Monterrey)
Second Leg Final
Sunday, December 14
7:00 PM ET
Estadio Nemesio Diez (Toluca)
For thousands of fans living in the U.S., these schedules are accessible to follow the games as a family, at home or in Latino bars where Liga MX is as important a cultural event as it is a sporting one.
How did Toluca and Tigres reach the Final?
Liga MX is as much a cultural event as it is a sporting one
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Toluca overcame FC Juárez in the quarterfinals and eliminated Rayados de Monterrey in a hard-fought duel.
Tigres, led by Guido Pizarro, left Xolos de Tijuana and Cruz Azul on the road, showing strength at home and defensive solidity as visitors.
The last time the two teams met was on July 26, 2025, in Matchday 3.
It was a duel full of goals that Tigres won 4-3 at the Nemesio Diez.
The feline goals were scored by Jonathan Herrera and a brace by Nicolás Ibáñez, as well as an own goal by Federico Pereira.
On Toluca’s side, Paulinho, Jesús Gallardo and Marcel Ruiz scored.
Now, with the Liga MX title at stake, expectations are high.
Toluca is looking for a historic two-time championship, while Tigres wants a new title to consolidate a winning decade.
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