Cruz Azul vs NYCFC Live Stream: How to Watch Leagues Cup

Cruz Azul and NYCFC will meet for the first time ever in a Leagues Cup matchup on Sunday night.

Cruz Azul and New York City FC meet Sunday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a Leagues Cup matchup that pits two clubs arriving with plenty of confidence, despite some mixed recent league form. Cruz Azul, the reigning Liga MX Clausura champion, opened the Apertura with consecutive victories before suffering a 3-2 home loss to newcomer Atlante last weekend. The defeat ended a 14-match unbeaten run in competitive play and dropped the team to sixth place in the Liga MX standings. La Máquina also captured the Campeón de Campeones with a 3-1 victory over Toluca to close out July, underscoring the club’s strong form entering the tournament. 

How to Watch Cruz Azul vs NYCFC Today:

Game Date: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: FOX Sports 1

Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium

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NYCFC enters the match after opening Leagues Cup play with a 2-0 victory over Santos Laguna, getting second half goals from Tayvon Gray and Nico Cavallo, while goalkeeper Matt Freese preserved the clean sheet. In MLS play, New York City most recently got a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC to close out July play, but the team did earn a 2-1 win against Columbus just two days prior. The club entered the second half of the MLS season in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but has already moved up into fifth place.

Sunday marks the first meeting between the clubs, with both looking to strengthen their Leagues Cup position. It will be a true test as each team has different goals to work toward. NYFC is looking at playoff positioning already, while Cruz Azul is just beginning its season.

What Time Is the Cruz Azul vs NYCFC Game On?

The Cruz Azul vs NYCFC game will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great Leagues Cup action.

What Channel Is the Cruz Azul vs NYCFC Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into FOX Sports 1 to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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